A haunting tale of teenage murderers, mistaken identity, and a brutal justice system
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Finding the Fountain of Youth is a delightful reminder of journeys past--and a peek at those to come.
In this highly readable account, Rembert Patrick, the first of many giants among Florida historians, summarizes Florida's history under the flags of Spain, France, Great Britain, the Confederacy, and the United States.
A quick and accurate tour guide to Florida's military past
The golden age of Florida kitsch
The campaign that changed everything in Florida
This book chronicles the exploits of the most influential men and women from Florida's fishing history. Chosen for their contributions to the techniques, equipment, and strategies of fishing—and often radiating colorful personalities—these "hall of fame" legends and pioneers have helped preserve the Sunshine State as a top fishing destination.
Travelling to Florida’s most interesting cemeteries, Haskins visits Napoleon’s nephew, tells the gruesome story of a man who dug up his love and lived with her for seven years, and even shares a murder mystery. Whether the final resting places of Civil War soldiers killed in battle or of the four-hundred-year-old remains of nuns peacefully interred by their shell-studded chapel, each plot has a unique story to tell.