Browse by Subject: History

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Fort Mose: Colonial America's Black Fortress of Freedom, Second Edition

This book tells the story of Fort Mose, the first legally sanctioned free Black community in what is now the United States, highlighting a courageous group of people of African descent who realized their vision of self-determination before the American Revolution.

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Florida's Fishing Legends and Pioneers

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.

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Crafting Constitutions in Florida, 1810–1968

This comprehensive volume traces over 200 years of constitutional tradition in Florida, examining constitutions drafted in the state from the territorial era to the most recent version from 1968.

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Chambers v. Florida and the Criminal Justice Revolution

This book explores the history and enduring legacy of Chambers v. Florida, a landmark ruling that banned confessions obtained through mental or physical coercion in criminal trials and contributed to what is now known as the “criminal procedure revolution.”

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The First Hollywood: Florida and the Golden Age of Silent Filmmaking

This book tells the story of the emergence of Jacksonville, Florida, at the center of the film industry in the early 1900s. By 1928 Jacksonville was home to fifteen major production companies and the location for filming hundreds of movies, including the first Technicolor picture ever made.

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Welcome to Florida: True Tales from America's Most Interesting State

In these stories, Craig Pittman introduces readers to the people, creatures, places, and issues that make up the Florida of today, capturing the heart of the nation’s fastest growing state.

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Missions to the Calusa

This compilation of historical documents includes letters, reports, and accounts written by Europeans during the colonization of Southwest Florida, offering insights into Spanish contact with the Calusa.

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Dry Tortugas: Stronghold of Nature

An immersive journey into the stunning beauty, rich biodiversity, and fragile ecosystems of Dry Tortugas National Park, this book combines captivating photographs with insightful narratives to highlight a remote archipelago that has profound ecological significance.

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The Storm: An Antebellum Tale of Key West

This book publishes for the first time a newly discovered nineteenth-century manuscript titled The Storm, making widely available what may be the first novella written by a woman in Florida.

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Florida Spectacular: Extraordinary Places and Exceptional Lives

Explaining why the state is more than the “Florida Man” stories and other stereotypes, this book celebrates what makes Florida worth a deeper understanding in a lively trip through the state’s natural beauty and fascinating history.