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Key West: Conch Smiles [Paperback]

Jeane Porter (Author)

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Publication Date: January 1999 | ISBN-10: 0931541646 | ISBN-13: 978-0931541643

Conch Smiles is a collection of family stories and anecdotes written by the sixth generation member of a prominent Key West family. The Porters have been an important part of Key West history since the island was first settled in the mid 1800s.

There are stories about raunchy pirates, eloquent poets and famous politicians. Movie stars, playwrights and even a notorious fan dancer are among the family friends described with wit and poignancy.

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There are stories about raunchy pirates, eloquent poets and famous politicians. Movie stars, playwrights and even a notorious fan dancer are among the family friends described with wit and poignancy.

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"A delightful collection of family stories and anecdotes about raunchy pirates, movie stars eloquent poets, playwrites and famous politicians... described with a memorable wit and poignancy." -- The Midwest Book Review

"Jeane Porter is a natural stor-teller and she reels off these wonderful vignettes of Key West life and times with grace and spirit. This is an insider's look at Key West, told with wit and great affection." -- Solares Hill Newspaper

"This is fun reading, especially for anyone who intends to visit Key West. Porter has an uncommon talent for delivering a punch line directly and then moving on." -- The Tampa Tribune

About the Author

Jeane Porter, an accomplished artist and writer, is actively involved in Key West preservation and environmental projects. She is the owner of Heritage House Museum which is committed to preserving the island's cultural heritage.

Product Details

Paperback: 344 pages
Publisher: Mancorp Pub (January 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0931541646
ISBN-13: 978-0931541643
Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds

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It's more of a book on the history of the author and her family, not on Key West. Should be described as a biography. A few good old pictures of Key West but again mainly pictures of the author and her family.

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