It Happened in
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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 readers on a behind-the-scenes tour of thirty of the most compelling episodes from the Sunshine State's vibrant past. This revised edition includes brand new...Read more
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 readers on a behind-the-scenes tour of thirty of the most compelling episodes from the Sunshine State's vibrant past. This revised edition includes brand new glimpses into Florida history, a map, and a thorough index.
From Ponce de Leon's tumultuous discovery of a "Land of Flowers" to the astonishingly slipshod 2000 presidential election, this book provides a quick and unique look at the history of this vibrant state. Within these 30 stories readers will meet a bizarre philanthropist who single-handedly recovered a precious stolen...Read more
From Ponce de Leon's tumultuous discovery of a "Land of Flowers" to the astonishingly slipshod 2000 presidential election, this book provides a quick and unique look at the history of this vibrant state. Within these 30 stories readers will meet a bizarre philanthropist who single-handedly recovered a precious stolen gem, the immigrant who grew the world's greatest orange, the brave pilot and passengers of the world's first airline, the clever inventors of the air conditioner and Gatorade, and the steadfast queen of Miami's Art Deco district.