Florida History from the Highways

Download or read book Florida History from the Highways written by Douglas Waitley and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.