It Happened in Florida, 2nd: Remarkable Events That Shaped History (It Happened In Series) [Paperback]

E. Lynne Wright (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 10, 2009 | ISBN-10: 0762754117 | ISBN-13: 978-0762754113 | Edition: Second

It Happened in Florida takes readers on a behind-the-scenes tour of thirty of the most compelling episodes from the Sunshine State’s vibrant past.

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From the Back Cover

From Ponce de Leon’s discovery of the “Land of Flowers” in 1513 to the suspense of the 2000 presidential election, It Happened in Florida takes you on a behind-the-scenes tour of thirty-one compelling episodes from the vibrant history of the Sunshine State.

 

Learn about the Nazi invasion of Florida during World War II. Read how the Mouse chose Orlando as his kingdom, and what it was like to live just ninety miles from Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Celebrate along with Key West, which in 1982 seceded from the Union, formed the Conch Republic, declared war on the United States, surrendered and sought foreign aid, and has been merrymaking over the matter ever since.

About the Author

E. Lynne Wright is the author of More than Petticoats: Remarkable Florida Women (Globe Pequot Press). Her short stories, nonfiction articles, essays, and book reviews have appeared in newspapers and magazines across America.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; Second edition (November 10, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762754117
• ISBN-13: 978-0762754113
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #414,210 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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