Hidden History of Everglades City & Points Nearby
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (598 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00XQL5I9S |
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| Number of Pages | : | 561 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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General history book - snipits mitzi357 Great general history of the area, told in snippits as in news articles.Author is familiar with the areas in question, has actually been there and done interviews, and has done a lot of research to try to get things right. In one case, a bit deeper research could have been done rather than taking prior books on the subject as correctly factual.The writing is well developed, easy t. RandyBW said Very interesting book!. This book had some very interesting stories and facts about the Everglades and surrounding areas. Having grown up fishing around the area (and still fishing there), I can really appreciate the history and importance of the Everglades. This is a great book for anyone interested in the area, or for those that have been there.. Little master piece Presentation of Maureen Hartung-Sullivan of her book in a local bookstore. If you really want to know about Everglades City. Here is this little master piece in journalism research that prudently approaches every single issue this small town has experienced over the years and how it has overcome every single one and conserves it's unique southern flavor, incredible sea food and br
--Kat Smith, Naples Illustrated. Pass the cream please, and tell me another." --Ernie Lynk, EcoAdventures: Miami-Dade Parks"Hidden History of the Everglades is a must-read for anyone who spends time in Collier County, as well as history buffs and anyone who loves true stories about people with grit, character and determination. "Her Maureen Sullivan-Hartung folksystyle settles you in quickly for a homespun tour of the area and it's amazing historyThe characters and stories continue through this gentle book told as if you were sitting at a kitchen table with a friend having a cup of coffee
She was given Everglades City as one of her weekly assignments, and thus began her love affair with this region. . A yearlong stint as a reporter for a weekly newspaper in 1993 forever changed the path of Maureen Sullivan-Hartung. This is her first book for The History Press. This was yet another fascinating experience of writing for a small-town weekly newspaper that unfortunately is no longer p
This book is a collection of quirky and fun stories about the history of Everglades City. It goes on to chronicle colorful characters from the area, local landmarks, and the annual Seafood Festival that draws 20,000 people to the city every year.. The book discusses the original pioneer families of Everglades City, and the time when this city was the governing center of Collier County. Drawing from the author's time as a reporter for the Everglades City Echo, this book will chronicle lesser-known stories about the area