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5.0 out of 5 stars
Coming to Florida? Don't leave home without this book.,
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This review is from: A Brief Guide to Florida's Monuments and Memorials (Paperback)
A lot of people think Florida has no history -- at least not unless it has the word "Disney" in it somewhere. Not true! Florida had more than 200 years worth of history before the United States were created -- and it's fascinating stuff. If you're the sort of person who likes to explore history on the road -- you have to have this book with you the next time you drive through the Sunshine State. Arranged with the amature historian in mind, it provides a location and explanation of markers and monuments that immortalize the conquistadors, Seminoles, entrepreneurs, dreamers and leaders who made Florida the wacky and wonderful place it is today. It's filled with monuments to events that are tragic, inspirational and just plain "different" -- plus, even dedicated historians are bound to find something new here (I've studied St. Augustine history for more than a decade, but didn't know about the Dade Memorial until I read this fine book.) You've seen the plastic mouse, now get up close and personal with some real Florida history by paying a visit to the monuments and markers in this outstanding guidebook.
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A Brief Guide to Florida's Monuments and Memorials by Roberta Sandler (Paperback - September 4, 2008)
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