Florida History from the Highways
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Pineapple Press, Inc.
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Sarasota, Florida
Language: eng
Number of pages: 370
ISBN-13: 9781561643158
Subjects: Automobile travel -- Florida.; Roads -- Florida.; Florida -- History, Local.; Florida -- Description and travel.
Description: Discover Florida, with its unique geography and exciting history—from ancient gold to modern real estate speculation—by journeying along its highways. Beginning with a chronology and succinct account of Florida’s spectacular development, then an account of the rise of the major cities, Florida History from the Highways takes you throughout the state, pointing out the fascinating events that occurred at locations along the way. You’ll travel through changing times and landscapes and emerge filled with new appreciation for what has made Florida the colorful place it is today.

With an engaging style and a wealth of historical photographs, author Douglas Waitley invites you to explore this extraordinary state’s rich past while enjoying its natural beauty.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 353-358) and index.