Florida: A Short History (Columbus Quincentenary Series)
by Michael Gannon
Category: History

Michael Gannon recounts the longest history on record of any state in the nation in twenty-nine brisk, fully illustrated chapters. He proves that the story of the state is as rich and distinctive as the story of America. Starting with the lush green wilderness of the ancient earth, he fills the landscape with Indians, colonialists, pioneers, entrepreneurs, politicians, and the 16 million citizens who make up the panorama of Florida today. This revised edition concludes with a look into the twenty-first century, including "in-migration," conservation efforts, education, the work force, and the infamous 2000 presidential election.