Legendary Locals Of Amelia Island

Author : Rob Hicks
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467126274

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Legendary Locals of Amelia Island by Rob Hicks Pdf

Amelia Island has been host to remarkable people throughout its 500-year history. These people are responsible for giving Amelia the distinction as the only place in the United States to have seen eight different flags. A new railroad followed the Civil War and brought those who sought to take advantage of the burgeoning shipping center. As opportunities waned, the island became a sleepy, blue collar community supported by the local paper mills. Prior to civil rights legislation desegregating the South, Fernandina's American Beach flourished as an African American coastal community. Meanwhile, local visionaries oversaw tight-knit communities and set the stage for the large resorts that came to the island's south end in the 1970s. Today, Amelia Island is a national tourist destination and home to a diverse of community of longtime residents and newcomers, both with remarkable talents and interesting stories to tell.

Author : Laura Jo Brunson,Kendall Brunson
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-03
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781439648162

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Legendary Locals of Jacksonville by Laura Jo Brunson,Kendall Brunson Pdf

Since Europeans first settled along Jacksonvilles riverbanks in the 16th century, the area has been a diverse community that thrives not only on commerce, music, and the arts but also on the advantages of a subtropical climate and waterside lifestyle. The city grew up around a crossing point for cattle in the St. Johns River and first became known as Cowford. The Great Fire of 1901 left 10,000 people homeless but not defeated. The ashes gave birth to a new era with strong architecture and a new resolve. Considered a friendly town for African Americans, Jacksonville was home to Harlem Renaissance artists as well as civil rights leaders. A bit laid back, the city has still managed to be on the cutting edgeit was the home of the Navys Blue Angels as well as Southern rock and one of the countrys first skateboard parks.

Author : Doris Bloodsworth,Connie Fleetwood
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467100250

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Legendary Locals of Lake County, Florida by Doris Bloodsworth,Connie Fleetwood Pdf

Lake County has no shortage of characters--adventurous, altruistic, and notorious men and women drawn to an enchanted land of a thousand lakes and lush pine forests in the heart of the "Sunshine State." In 1887, visionaries carved the new territory from neighboring Sumter and Orange Counties and boldly dreamed of moving the state capital to Tavares. More than a dozen communities sprang up, attracting people such as Walt Disney's parents and Wild West legend Annie Oakley. Notable residents through the years include astronaut David Walker, Olympic athlete Tyson Gay, bestselling author Kate DiCamillo, and archaeologist Edgar Banks, who served as the inspiration for Indiana Jones. Inspiring educators and coaches, along with caring doctors and ministers, devoted their lives to helping others. Business geniuses created the largest sawmill in the Southeast, promoted tourism, and built the first citrus juice plant in Florida.

Author : Sydney Stevens
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467100595

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Legendary Locals of the Long Beach Peninsula by Sydney Stevens Pdf

Geographic isolation, abundant natural resources, and the challenging climate of Washington's Long Beach Peninsula have shaped the strong character, individuality, and creativity of those who live there--from the First Peoples of the Chinook Nation to the eclectic, ever-growing population of the 21st century. Along the Columbia River, the salmon industry has spawned leaders such as P.J. McGowan, John Kola, and Jessie Marchand. On Willapa Bay, oyster workers and cranberry growers like Meinert Wachsmuth, Ira Murakami, Charles Nelson, Jim Crowley, and Malcolm McPhail have struggled to understand and protect their fragile environment. Entrepreneurs like John Morehead, Mary Lou Mandel, Keleigh Schwartz; legislator Sid Snyder; surf rescuer Doug Knutzen; and artist Eric Wiegardt have each played a role in shaping this unique area. Legendary Locals of the Long Beach Peninsula chronicles the generations of inhabitants who have celebrated the distinctiveness of their communities even as they have endeavored to cooperate in sculpting their future.

Author : Janet M. DeVries and Ginger L. Pedersen
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 1 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467102254

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Legendary Locals of West Palm Beach by Janet M. DeVries and Ginger L. Pedersen Pdf

From West Palm Beach's beginnings as a service town to Palm Beach, Standard Oil tycoon Henry Morrison Flagler's resort village, the city has evolved into a trendy art, cultural, and shopping mecca. This book delves into the history of some of the unique individuals and groups, past and present, who have made a memorable impact on West Palm Beach throughout its history.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : New York (N.Y.)
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114632396

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New York by Anonim Pdf

Author : M C. Finotti
Publisher : Pineapple Press
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781561645367

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The Treasure of Amelia Island by M C. Finotti Pdf

Accelerated Reader Quiz #129357. Level 5.3 Winner of the Florida Historical Society's Horgan Award, The Treasure of Amelia Island focuses on eleven-year-old Mary Kingsley, daughter of historical figure Ana Jai Kingsley. It is December 1813. Mary and her family live in La Florida, a Spanish territory under siege by Patriots of the United States of America. The Patriots want to force Spain out of the land it has ruled for nearly three hundred years. Mary is the youngest child of former slave Ana Jai. Her white father freed Mary and the rest of the family, but the Patriots don't care. They see no place for freed people of color in a new Florida and want to make Mary's family slaves again. Against these mighty events, Mary decides to search for a legendary pirate treasure with her brother, George, and her half-brother, Diego. This treasure hunt, filled with danger and recklessness, changes Mary forever. The Kingsley family actually existed in this era. Zephaniah Kingsley married the African slave Ana Jai. He freed her and their three children and they lived at a plantation that you can visit today in northeast Florida. Next in series > > See all of the books in this series

Author : Dan Davies
Publisher : Scribner
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-09
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781982114930

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Lying for Money by Dan Davies Pdf

An entertaining, deeply informative explanation of how high-level financial crimes work, written by an industry insider who’s an expert in the field. The way most white-collar crime works is by manipulating institutional psychology. That means creating something that looks as much as possible like a normal set of transactions. The drama comes later, when it all unwinds. Financial crime seems horribly complicated, but there are only so many ways you can con someone out of what’s theirs. In Lying for Money, veteran regulatory economist and market analyst Dan Davies tells the story of fraud through a genealogy of financial malfeasance, including: the Great Salad Oil swindle, the Pigeon King International fraud, the fictional British colony of Poyais in South America, the Boston Ladies’ Deposit Company, the Portuguese Banknote Affair, Theranos, and the Bre-X scam. Davies brings new insights into these schemes and shows how all frauds, current and historical, belong to one of four categories (“long firm,” counterfeiting, control fraud, and market crimes) and operate on the same basic principles. The only elements that change are the victims, the scammers, and the terminology. Davies has years of experience picking the bones out of some of the most famous frauds of the modern age. Now he reveals the big picture that emerges from their labyrinths of deceit and explains how fraud has shaped the entire development of the modern world economy.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1972 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Camp sites, facilities, etc
ISBN : STANFORD:36105113886985

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Woodall's ... North America Campground Directory by Anonim Pdf

Author : Woodall's Publishing
Publisher : Woodall's Publications
Page : 1984 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2003-12
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0762727721

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Woodall's North American Campground Directory 2004 by Woodall's Publishing Pdf

Rates, locates, and describes privately and publicly operated campground and recreational vehicle parks having a minimum of ten spaces, in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Author : Gordon E. Hart
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0996857745

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Fernandina-Growing Up on Amelia Island by Gordon E. Hart Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 896 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Travel
ISBN : CORNELL:31924095697185

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Travel & Leisure by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 614 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Periodicals
ISBN : UCD:31175021935799

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The Saturday Evening Post by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Arts
ISBN : UCD:31175030695939

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The New York Times Magazine by Anonim Pdf

Author : Mark Ellwood,Laura Siciliano-Rosen,Rebecca Strauss,Rough Guides (Firm),Ross Velton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1843536935

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The Rough Guide to Florida by Mark Ellwood,Laura Siciliano-Rosen,Rebecca Strauss,Rough Guides (Firm),Ross Velton Pdf

The Rough Guide to Floridais the essential handbook to the Sunshine State with full coverage of the best beaches, theme parks, cultural attractions, state parks and outdoor activities. There are detailed reviews of all the top hotels and restaurants to suit every budget, plus a new 'Authors' Picks' feature to highlight the very best options. The guide includes descriptions of Walt Disney World and the other Orlando theme parks, complete with insider tips for making the most of your holiday. Whether it's hiking the Apalachicola Trail or snorkeling around the Florida Reef, there is a full range of practical information for exploring 'outdoor' Florida, plus detailed information on the state's history, flora, and fauna. In this edition there are two brand-new colour sections highlighting the attractions along Florida's coastline and the more offbeat aspects of a Florida vacation.