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Weird Florida [Hardcover]

Charlie Carlson (Author)

4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews) |

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Series: Weird | Publication Date: April 7, 2005

Florida is renowned for sun, surf, sand and senior citizens, and is a favourite holiday destination for more than a million Brits each year. But it is also one of the best places to chart your weirdest travel destinations. Charlie Carlson, a tenth-generation Floridian, has travelled the length of Florida looking for the odd and the offbeat, and he found them everywhere, from the Skunk Ape to the Devil's Chair of Cassadaga, from the She-Man of the Caloosahatchee River to the Wizard of Central Florida. This latest addition to the "Weird US" series is packed with info about the Sunshine State that they don't include in the regular guidebooks. Venture beyond Disney World, if you dare...

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"'Offers authentic history as well as wild rumours, myths and wacky legends' South Florida Sun Sentinel"

Product Details

Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: Sterling; 1ST edition (April 7, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0760759456
ISBN-13: 978-0760759455
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 9.4 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #177,055 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #70 in Books > Travel > North America
- #76 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Florida

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4.0 out of 5 stars We're Weird and We're Proud, October 26, 2005

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This book makes you feel proud to be a Floridian. Graphic and in depth, Weird Florida probes into the dark under belly of our battered state. I discovered stuff I drove by all the time that I never thought much about. Now I know--it's weird! Much better than those Roadside America books since this goes into more depth. I'm looking forward to getting the other books.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Weird Florida, January 29, 2006

David Woodward "Texasnole" (Pensacola, Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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This book is a hoot! I grew up in Florida and I must say that I've never heard of some of these--and the ones I have are Spot On! Everyone should visit Two Egg and the Devil's Millhopper to say that have been here instead of those central Florida theme parks. If they can't, this book is a close second. I can only say that I am sorry that they missed Look-and-Tremble Falls, the ghost in my sister's house, haunted Old Christ Church/Pensacola and the Lady of the Pensacola Light.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wierd Florida fun book, January 8, 2006

M. J. Sardy "yoho" (florida, usa) - See all my reviews
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After reading this book I now have a better idea of all of the bizzare things I drive past. The book made me want to hop in my car a do a few road trips. I especially enjoy the crazy online comments added as a follow up to the stories, it gives a nice twist...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great addition
The book is a facinating history of strange places in Florida. We have been to several but look forward to more. The dealer was top notch and shipped the book right away.

Published 1 month ago by Fireball

3.0 out of 5 stars book
Different Florida viewpoint. Good for your "library". The PBS show is even more entertaining. & I live near several! Visited most too.

Published 4 months ago by Gregory C. Ward

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read.
I love creepy ghosty things and this book doesnt dissapoint! It was interesting to see so much of my own town that I never knew about!

Published on January 17, 2009 by Jennifer Marchetti

4.0 out of 5 stars Well done, decent info
Written by a Florida native, Weird Florida contains a lot of funny and strange stories. Although not strictly a travel book, a little more effort could have been given to... Read more

Published on December 28, 2007 by R. Hiteshew

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun reading
Had purchased a copy of this book while on vacation in south Florida. Enjoyed it so much that I decided to purchase copies for family as Christmas gifts. Read more

Published on August 27, 2007 by Yankee

5.0 out of 5 stars Florida at its weirdest!!
Funny, wacky, well-written and super illustrations. This is a terrific book on our beloved state. Do not be confused by another book with the same name. Read more

Published on June 2, 2006 by Wild Bill

3.0 out of 5 stars Kind of a "weird Florida map"....but, I caution...
It was interesting and fun to see these wacky sites plus to read the folklore, and it does kind of aid the tourist who wants to see weird parts of the state. Read more

Published on April 26, 2006 by S. L. Dzama III

3.0 out of 5 stars Superficial Collection of Florida Oddities
This is a rather odd collection of novelty sites in Florida. Some involve ghost stories, and others are natural phenomena. Read more

Published on April 2, 2006 by Virginia Allain

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting book but...
This book has many interesting stories about folklore, but overall it is poorly written and contains very few facts or reliable, cited references. Read more

Published on January 10, 2006 by Vince

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