Five Thousand Years on the Loxahatchee: A Pictorial History of Jupiter-Tequesta, Florida [Hardcover]

James D. Snyder (Author), Jim Johnston (Designer)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2003

A generous, forgiving river in Florida brought “prosperity” to generations of Indians, farmers, traders and tourists in the form of clear waters, flocks of shorebirds, stately cypress, succulent oysters and a cornucopia of fresh fish. In this book are the words and over 250 pictures of the people who have lived in its watershed – from Jupiter Island to Juno Beach, from Jupiter Farms to Jupiter Inlet. It’s also the story of the river itself: the struggle of a delicate waterway system to accommodate the crushing demand of those who want to share in its abundance.

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About the Author

James D. Snyder spent 30 years as a Washington-based writer and editor before taking up residence on Jupitr's Loxahatchee River. He has since authored four books on south Florida hiistory.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 217 pages
• Publisher: Pharos Books (October 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967520045
• ISBN-13: 978-0967520049
• Product Dimensions: 12.4 x 9.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #671,091 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful history of the area with amazing photos, December 19, 2003

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Catherine D. Thompson "thompsons747" (Jupiter, Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Five Thousand Years on the Loxahatchee: A Pictorial History of Jupiter-Tequesta, Florida (Hardcover)

My husband and I both truly enjoyed reading of the history of the area and seeing the many beautiful photographs. This is an excellent book and extremely well done in quality of content and presentation. It far exceeded our expectations! We have lived in Jupiter for many years, but do not know the author personally.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful history! Entertaing and Informative., February 25, 2004

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K. Bye "amberskye" (Seattle/Indiana/Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Five Thousand Years on the Loxahatchee: A Pictorial History of Jupiter-Tequesta, Florida (Hardcover)

I have always been interested in the history of South Florida and the Treasure Coast area in Florida.

I had an opportunity to look upon this book that was also signed by the author James (Jim) Snyder.

I know that I will be going out to buy this book not only for myself, but for friends and family that also live in this area.

There was so much information including pictures of the past that impacts today South Florida.

Having lived in this area since I was 10 (20 years), I see the change of this area in that amount of time.

This book is priceless.

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Thousand Years on the Loxahatchee, April 27, 2009

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Alyssa Carver (Tequesta, Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Five Thousand Years on the Loxahatchee: A Pictorial History of Jupiter-Tequesta, Florida (Hardcover)

I bought this book for my native, floridian parents for their anniversary. They loved it and so do I. I could look at it for hours and I have seen guests at their home do the same. If you grew up on the Treasure Coast, you have to see this book.