Author : Laura Albritton & Jerry Wilkinson
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 17,99 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1467138916
The Florida Keys have witnessed all kinds of historical events, from the dramatic and the outrageous to the tragic and the comic. Join the authors as they delve into tales of treasure hunters, developers, exotic dancers, determined preservationists and more from the colorful history of the Florida Keys.
Author : Brad M Cori
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,36 MB
Release : 2024-08-11
Category : Travel
ISBN :
Discover the secrets and untold tales of the Florida Keys with the Hidden History of the Florida Keys: Updated 2024 Edition. This in-depth and engaging book takes you on a fascinating journey through the lesser-known aspects of the Keys' past, blending historical facts with captivating stories that enrich the region's cultural legacy. Step into the intriguing past of the Florida Keys with Hidden History of the Florida Keys: Updated 2024 Edition. This detailed exploration reveals the hidden layers of history that define this unique island chain, offering a glimpse beyond the typical tourist attractions to uncover the real essence of the Keys with stunning pictures, detailed maps, and how to benefit from the key financially. The Origins of the Keys Discover the ancient history of the Florida Keys, from early indigenous communities to the European explorers who first set foot on these islands. This chapter delves into the little-known pre-Columbian cultures, the trials of early settlers, and the strategic significance of the Keys in both colonial and early American times. Limited Copies Available... Pirates and Shipwrecks Explore the dramatic stories of piracy and shipwrecks that have shaped the lore of the Keys. From notorious figures like Blackbeard to the many wrecks scattered around the waters, this chapter highlights the thrilling and sometimes perilous events that have contributed to the Keys' legendary status. Unsung Heroes of the Keys Meet the overlooked heroes who have significantly impacted the Keys' history. This chapter highlights the local pioneers, inventive builders, and dedicated advocates whose efforts have shaped the region's growth and cultural heritage, though they have often gone unrecognized. Economic Growth and Environmental Issues Explore the transformation of the Keys' economy, from early industries such as sponge fishing and salt production to modern tourism and conservation efforts. This chapter addresses the environmental challenges facing the Keys, examining the balance between economic development and ecological protection, and showcasing ongoing conservation initiatives. The 2024 Edition of Hidden History of the Florida Keys offers updated research, new insights, and enhanced visuals, including detailed maps, historical photos, and exclusive interviews with local experts. These additions provide a richer and more immersive experience, helping readers gain a deeper appreciation of the Keys' complex history. Ideal for history buffs, travelers, and anyone interested in the lesser-known aspects of the Florida Keys, this book is a valuable resource for uncovering the hidden stories of this beloved destination. Whether you're visiting for the first time or a frequent guest, Hidden History of the Florida Keys: Updated 2024 Edition will reveal new dimensions of the Keys' fascinating past. BUY IT AND START READING TODAY TO ACCESS THE GOLD WORTH OF INFORMATION
Author : John Viele
Publisher : Pineapple Press Inc
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 10,93 MB
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : 9781561641017
Well-researched, fascinating accounts of Florida Keys' life of the past two centuries.
Author : Maureen Ogle
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 34,93 MB
Release : 2006-07-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0813059534
"Ogle captures this island city in all its quirky charm. Her story breezes along in typical Key West fashion--full of gossip and humor, with the jolt of a good cup of Cuban coffee."--Lee Irby, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg Parrotheads, Hemingway aficionados, and sun worshipers view Key West as a tropical paradise, and scores of writers have set tales of mystery and romance on the island. The city's real story--told by Maureen Ogle in this lively and engaging illustrated account--is as fabulous as fiction. In the early 1800s, the city's pioneer founders battled Indians, pirates, and deadly disease and created wealth beyond their imaginations. In the two centuries since, Key West has nurtured tragedy and triumph and has stood at the crossroads of American history. When Florida joined the Confederacy in 1861, Union troops seized control of strategically located Key West and city residents spent four years living under martial law. In the early 1890s, Key West Cubans helped Jose Marti launch the revolution that eventually ended Spain's control of their homeland. A few years later, the battleship Maine steamed out of Key West harbor on its last, tragic voyage. At the turn of the century, Henry Flagler astounded the entire country by building a technological marvel, an overseas railroad from mainland Florida to Key West, more than 100 miles long. In the 1920s and 1930s, painters, rumrunners, and writers (including Ernest Hemingway and Robert Frost) discovered Key West. During World War II, the federal government and the military war machine permanently altered the island's landscape. In the second half of the 20th century, bohemians, hippies, gays, and jet-setters began writing a new chapter in Key West's social history. All of these personalities and events are wrapped in Ogle's unique and candid history of the island, an account that will fascinate past and present citizens of the Conch Republic, history buffs who like a well-told tale, and the millions of tourists from all over the world who love this colorful island city. Maureen Ogle is retired from the University of South Alabama.
Author : Marcus Varner
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 40,32 MB
Release : 2011-05
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1458350932
Key West is a tropical island at the end of the Florida Keys. Quiet, quaint and completely bizarre. The authors of True Secrets of Key West Revealed! went to great lengths to research the hidden truths about this island paradise. In a lively question and answer format you will learn what restaurant has a graveyard in it, what has protected Key West from hurricanes since 1918 and about the crazy count who lived and slept with his dead "wife's" body...for seven years! Indexed for easy reference. You won't find a funnier or more accurate place for information about the odder side of Key West.
Author : Todd Turrell
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 49,30 MB
Release : 2020-03
Category :
ISBN : 9780578609973
A history of maps in the Florida Keys.
Author : Lynn M. Homan
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 48,73 MB
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738506647
Much more than the typical vacation destination, Key West combines a free-spirited ambiance with magnificent coral reefs, a unique historic legacy with an enduring artistic sensibility. For centuries, explorers and adventurers, immigrants and entrepreneurs, artists and wanderers have come to the island oasis, and today Key West, a city like no other, is home to them all. Through hurricanes, fires, labor strikes, and the tourism boom, the community of Key West has sustained a unique way of life and attracted a wide variety of people to its shores, including such famous figures as writers Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams, President Harry Truman, and musician Jimmy Buffett. Whether strolling through the downtown historic district, searching eclectic shops for one-of-a-kind treasures, enjoying a piece of key lime pie, or participating in the look-alike contest during Hemingway Days, Key West offers endless opportunities for pleasure. The landmarks, the people, and the continuing story of Key West are the entertaining subject of this new photographic tribute.
Author : Laura Albritton
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 15,6 MB
Release : 2021-11-29
Category : Photography
ISBN : 1439674167
The Florida Keys possess a staggering wealth of lighthouses--nine in all, from the remote iron light at Fowey Rocks to classic brick structures at Key West and Loggerhead Key. In the 1820s, the US government began constructing lighthouses to aid mariners navigating the dangerous Florida Reef. While some of the original lights were subsequently destroyed in dramatic circumstances, most that followed, including Carysfort Reef, Alligator Reef, Sombrero Key, Sand Key, and American Shoal, survived intense tropical weather and even major hurricanes. Among the lighthouse keepers were remarkable women who succeeded in a profession usually reserved for men.
Author : Everest Media,
Publisher : Everest Media LLC
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 37,41 MB
Release : 2022-06-15T22:59:00Z
Category : Photography
ISBN :
Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 On a cold February evening in 1829, Captain Charles Hawkins returned home to his wife, who was having an affair with his attorney, William Allison McRea. He shot McRea, but it was too late. The young man had escaped. #2 The next morning, the sun temporarily turned the island’s warehouses and wharves pale shades of rose and tangerine. Captain Charles Hawkins was impatient, and he marched through Key West’s dirt roads to the boarding house where McRea resided. #3 The two men walked a set number of paces apart, and then shot at each other. William Whitehead recorded that Hawkins’ first ball passed through McRea’s overcoat and glanced, while his second went through his pantaloons and bruised his body. #4 The tradition of dueling in western society stretches back centuries, with roots in the Middle Ages. It was particularly popular among the aristocracy in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Europe. In the United States, it fell out of favor among the upper classes, but it persisted in the South among the aristocratic planter class.
Author : John Viele
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 21,11 MB
Release : 2013-05-01
Category : History
ISBN : 156164644X
Today, on the Keys between Key West and the mainland, some 40,000 residents and thousands of visitors fish, swim, sail, and dive in the crystal clear waters off a tropical reef; relax in the sun and cooling trade wind breezes; and sleep in the air-conditioned comfort of their homes and hotel rooms. On these same islands, as short a time as 80 years ago, fewer than 300 inhabitants tried to eke out a living without benefit of electricity, running water, radios, or telephones. Tormented by clouds of voracious mosquitoes and no-see-ums, broiled by the tropical sun, they lived in thatched-roof homes regularly flattened by hurricane winds. Weeks would go by before some passing sailboat brought them news of the outside world or their relatives. The stories of these hardy pioneers and their predecessors, as far back as the Native Americans who lived on the Keys at least 1,000 years ago, are told, many for the first time, in this book. As vividly portrayed as if they were characters in a novel, these true-life inhabitants of the Florida Keys will capture your admiration as you share in the dreams and realities of their daily lives. Includes Don Diego, a Spanish-speaking native who led in shipwreck plundering in the early 18th century; Jacob Housman, an unscrupulous wrecking captain who amassed a fortune and lost it when Indians burned his town to the ground; Dr. Perrine, a scientist who was killed by Indians; the African Americans who made charcoal for the stoves of Key West; and the indomitable Lily Bow, who eked out a living on remote Cudjoe Key. Next in series > > See all of the books in this series
