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This edition of Bruce Hunt’s popular guide leads you to 70 of the most charming and historic little towns, places with names like Yeehaw Junction, Sopchoppy, and Ozello, as well as 8 ghost towns like Two Egg and Stiltsville. The author revisited all the towns in the book for this update. --Amazon.
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2023]
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"From the emerald green coastal cliffs to centuries-old castles, hole-in-the-wall pubs to world-renowned distilleries, this richly illustrated narrative showcases Ireland's best sights, bites, and experiences. Written by a renowned expert in all things Eire, this book celebrates the multilayered beauty of the landscape, shines a light on the country's innovative traditions, and reveals the robust nightlife across a variety of picturesque cities. More...
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Pineapple Press
Pub. Date
2005
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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...
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"Over 400 years ago, in 1528, an African named Estevanico first set foot in Florida near present-day Tampa as part of a Spanish exploration party. Since then, African Americans in Florida have continued to set examples of courage, perseverance, and leadership. In this book you will read about some people you may already know about--such as Ray Charles and Carrie Pittman Meek--and many others whose lives are also inspirational, even if their names...
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Heiress Arts Publishers
Pub. Date
[2013]
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"Retired from party fishing, but not evangelism, Capt. Ben Marler has time to write notable, folksy books about Old Destin, and a topic closer to his heart, serious personal evangelism. He gave his famous soul-winning "fishing lessons" on the party boats, Emmanuel and Her Majesty II until 1999"--Amazon.com
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Pineapple Press
Pub. Date
1995
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In this book you will find the origin and meaning of the name of every county and most incorporated cities in Florida, as well as that of hundreds of additional name of bodies of water and points of interest-many of which, for one reason or another, no longer grace the amp of Florida, but hold a place in Florida's diverse history. Florida Place Names paints a rich historical portrait of the state and reveals the dream, memories, and sense of humor...
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Pineapple Press
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"This new edition of Bruce Hunt's popular guide reveals the real, old-time Florida still to be found on the back roads of the Sunshine state in little towns that lure you in with their quaintness and keep you there for a spell with their friendly occupants. The towns featured all have a population of less than 10,000. There is an introduction with each town's history. Included are museums, galleries, antiques shops, local eateries, local fishing holes,...
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Globe Pequot Press
Pub. Date
c2013
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Myths and Mysteries of Florida reveals the dark and ominous cloud of mysteries and myths that hovers over the Sunshine State. This book offers residents, travelers, history buffs, and ghost hunters a refreshingingly lively collection of stories about Florida's unsolved murders, legendary villains, lingering ghosts, terrifying myths, and haunted places.
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Pub. Date
2023.
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"What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas--until now. James Patterson shows the real Vegas in a dazzling journey through true stories of excess, drama, and hope. In What Really Happens in Vegas, full of surprises for both newcomers and Las Vegas regulars, James Patterson and Vanity Fair contributing editor Mark Seal transport readers from the thrill of adrenaline-fueled vice to the glitter of A-list celebrity and entertainment." --Goodreads.
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Heiress Arts Publishers
Pub. Date
©2012
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CAPT. BEN MARLER of Destin, Florida, is an expert fisherman, and "fisher of men." From 1963 - 1999 operating Her Majesty and Her Highness, Her Majesty II, and Emmanuel, all 100-120 passenger party vessels, he taught more than half million people how to fish in his famous morning fishing lesson. He also spent many years studying the Word of God and putting it into immediate action. He still arises at 4 o'clock in the morning to read 4 chapters from...
20) Hawaii
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Interlink Books
Pub. Date
2006
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This reader-friendly Hawaiian history relates the arrival of the very first Polynesian settlers in the 300s to descriptions by famous writers like Mark Twain to Pearl Harbor to the postwar tourist avalanche. Includes full-color photos and maps.
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