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Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"In the summer of 2016, Kent Russell--broke, at loose ends, hungry for adventure--set off to walk across Florida. Mythic, superficial, soaked in contradictions, maligned by cultural elites, segregated from the south, and literally vanishing into the sea, Florida (or, as he calls it: "American Concentrate") seemed to Russell to embody America's divided soul. The journey with two friends intent on filming the ensuing mayhem, quickly reduces the trio...
5) Florida
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
A glimpse of the diverse state known for the Kennedy Space Center, the Everglades, and the night life of Miami with detailed maps and walks, easy-to-follow itineraries, and a list of must-see places, experiences, and hidden gems.
Series
Publisher
Fodor's Travel, a division of MH Sub I, LLC, dba Internet Brands
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of Florida, including Miami's Art Deco District, Orlando's theme parks, the Gulf Coast's tempting beaches, and Major League Baseball's spring training. Includes must-see attractions from St. Augustine to the Florida Keys, perfect hotels for every budget, best restaurants to satisfy a range of tastes, valuable tips on when to go and ways to save, color photos and maps, and insider perspective from local experts...
Author
Pub. Date
1895
Language
English
Description
Entries discuss Smith's work and travels locally in southern Georgia, South Carolina, and elsewhere, including Florida; transcriptions of entries, Jan. 1895-June 1895 (pp. 231-240) and Aug. 1904-Aug. 1908 (pp. 198-230).
Travel accounts commence during Aug. 1901, when Smith left Valdosta, Georgia, for employment in Florida, apparently as a migrant farm worker; entries from this period note work with eggplants, strawberries, pineapples, celery, etc.,...
Author
Publisher
H. Holt
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
This book tells the story of an army of would-be conquerors who came to the New World on the heels of Cortés. Bound for glory, they landed in Florida in 1528. But only four of the four hundred would survive: eight years and a 5,000-mile journey later, three Spaniards and a black Moroccan wandered out of the wilderness to the north of the Rio Grande and into Mexico. The survivors brought nothing back other than their story, but what a tale it was....
Author
Series
Publisher
Insight Guides
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
With 1,800 miles of gorgeous coast, more than 300 sunny days a year and many of the world's best theme parks, it's no surprise that Florida is one of the world's top holiday destinations. Whether you are looking for Art Deco style in Miami, family-friendly fun at Disneyworld or the splendour of nature in the Everglades, there's something in Florida for everyone and this thoroughly overhauled new edition of Insight Guide Florida will guide you on your...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"This beautifully illustrated guide from National Geographic reveals 500 of the best tent, cabin, glamping, and RV campgrounds-including opening dates, booking information, activity recommendations, and more-in all 50 states and Canada"--
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