The Florida Keys

Author : Joy Williams
Publisher : Random House
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780307763815

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The Florida Keys by Joy Williams Pdf

The Florida Keys: A History & Guide is an engaging handbook to the unique coral and limestone islands that curve southwest off the tip of Florida. Acclaimed novelist and Florida resident Joy Williams traces U.S. Highway 1 from Key Largo to Key West, combining the best of local legend—colorful stories you won’t find in other guidebooks—with insightful commentary and the most up-to-date advice on where to stay, eat, and wander. Along the way, you will: • explore the exquisite underwater world of North America’s only living reef • discover the beautiful bridges that span the Keys, the forts, and the distinctive “conch” architecture of Key West • experience the eerie serenity of Florida Bay’s “backcountry” and the unique ecology of the Keys • visit the Key West cemetery and learn about the lives of some of the Keys’ eccentrics—writers, madmen, and entrepreneurs with various delusions • find the best (and avoid the worst) cafés, inns, and other establishments that the Keys have to offer Here is the most thorough and candid guide to the Keys, one of the most surprising locales in America. With insight and style, Joy Williams shares with us all of the region’s idiosyncrasies and delights.

Author : Eugene A. Shinn,Barbara H. Lidz
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813063294

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Geology of the Florida Keys by Eugene A. Shinn,Barbara H. Lidz Pdf

"A joy to read from two of the most prominent geologists who have worked for the better part of their careers in the Florida Keys. Places important environmental focus on modern-day issues facing the island ecosystems, the health of Florida Bay, the nearshore areas, and ultimately the reef tract."--Donald F. McNeill, University of Miami "A compelling narrative that weaves fascinating historical personalities and periods with the geological characteristics of the Florida Keys into a colorful tapestry. A fun, interesting, and informative read!"--Eugene C. Rankey, University of Kansas Two world-class geologists draw on their prolific fifty-year careers in this comprehensive guide to the geology and biology of the Florida Keys and Florida Bay. Eugene Shinn and Barbara Lidz dive into the past, present, and future of an area that has long been a natural laboratory for learning about coral reef formation and the origins of limestone. They explain how underlying Pleistocene topography controls the shapes of today's coral reefs, how sea-level rise created Florida Bay, and how hurricanes mold limemud banks and strip vegetation from the Florida Keys. They discuss the recent decline of coral reefs due to overpopulation, pollution, climate change, and other factors. An itinerary is included for a hands-on three-day field trip, guiding visitors to the best places to see the famous reef formations and geologic processes of the Keys. As glaciers continue to melt and reform at Earth's poles, sea level is currently rising and will fall again at some point in the geologic future. In this volume, Shinn and Lidz demonstrate the value of the Keys and immediate surroundings as an environmental laboratory to study past effects of sea-level change and to stimulate ideas for further research.

Author : George Walter Born
Publisher : HPN Books
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 9781893619319

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Historic Florida Keys by George Walter Born Pdf

An illustrated history of Key West, Florida, paired with histories of the local companies.

Author : Lynn M. Homan,Thomas Reilly
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 0738542962

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Key West and the Florida Keys by Lynn M. Homan,Thomas Reilly Pdf

This collection of postcards captures a trip along that magical ribbon of road from the Florida mainland to the "Southernmost City" of Key West and makes for an unforgettable journey.

Author : Ben Taylor
Publisher : Wilderness Adventures Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Florida
ISBN : 9781885106742

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Flyfisher's Guide to the Florida Keys by Ben Taylor Pdf

This is the most comprehensive travel/flyfishing guidebook to be published on flyfishing in the Keys & Everglades. Captain Ben Taylor uses his profound knowledge & experience to write a solid guidebook which covers the Upper, Middle & Lower Keys, the Fringe Keys, Key Largo, the Everglades, as well as the Marquesas. Fish included are Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, Redfish, Snook, Seatrout, Sharks in addition to illustrations for more than 25 game fish with descriptions & tactics. Included are over 120 detailed lake & river maps showing lake depths, river access, campsites, & areas of special interest in addition to hatch charts, stream facts & recommended flies & leaders, gear & tackle. Also includes information on tides, charts, & Florida Keys ethics. In keeping with the guidebook series, this book also includes essential travel information such as accommodations, campgrounds, listings for fly shops, boat rental, guide service, restaurants, car repair & rental, hospitals & much more.

Author : John Viele
Publisher : Pineapple Press Inc
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : 1561641014

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The Florida Keys by John Viele Pdf

Well-researched, fascinating accounts of Florida Keys' life of the past two centuries.

Author : David L. Sloan
Publisher : Phantom Press (FL)
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0983167184

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The Florida Keys Bucket List by David L. Sloan Pdf

Make your vacation a bucket list vacation with 100 offbeat adventures from Key Largo to Key West. Each item on the list includes a description, reasons to do it, reasons to skip it, local advice and a box for you to check off your adventure once it is complete. Informative and humorous, The Florida Keys Bucket List gets to the point and makes the ideal guide for your Florida Keys road trip.

Author : Mark Jasper
Publisher : Good Night Books
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2008-02-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781602199118

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Good Night Florida Keys by Mark Jasper Pdf

From sweet calypso music to yummy Key lime pie, this adorable board book invites little ones to explore all the sites, sounds, and tastes the Florida Keys has to offer, including conch shell blowing, boating, fishing and diving, Seven Mile Bridge, Bahia Honda State Park, Fort Jefferson, Key deer, Mallory Square, Duval Street, treasure hunting, sea life, and more.

Author : Linda Gassenheimer
Publisher : Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
Page : 541 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-07
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780802196231

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The Flavors of the Florida Keys by Linda Gassenheimer Pdf

From Margaritas to Tropical Coffee Cake to Snapper Rangoon—more than 200 Florida Keys culinary delights from the James Beard Award winner. The sun-drenched Florida Keys are a unique crossroads where Caribbean, European, and American cultures and cuisines meet. In The Flavors of the Florida Keys, Linda Gassenheimer brings the islands to your kitchen with over two hundred recipes that range from the humble (Bahamian Conch Chowder) to the sophisticated (Crab Cakes with Pommery Mustard Sauce) to the comforting (Sweet Potato Bisque) to the unusual (Heavenly Hogfish). In her quest for the best of the Keys’ culinary traditions, Gassenheimer has been everywhere from waterfront beach shacks to resort dining rooms, while collecting the stories of the men and women behind the recipes—the eccentric artists and writers, the local fishermen, and the bon vivants captured by the magical atmosphere of the region. Your dinner companions include chef Doug Shook from acclaimed Louie’s Backyard, Elena Spottswood, a member of one of the original Conch families, who shares her recipe for a perfect Cuban Mojito, and Wolfgang Birk, whose Ocean Bounty serves up an abundance of superlative seafood from the surrounding seas. Travel the Keys with Gassenheimer’s “highly recommended” book by your side, and discover its hidden treasures—perfect as a stove-side companion for bringing the sunlight and spirit of the Keys to your own dining table, whether it be for cocktails, appetizers, entrees, side dishes, salads, sandwiches, soups, or desserts (Library Journal).

Author : Thomas Neil Knowles
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9780813047591

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Long Key by Thomas Neil Knowles Pdf

With a modest two-story hotel and various small cottages, Long Key Fishing Camp offered a dramatic departure from the usual opulence of Henry Flagler’s hotels that dotted the east coast of Florida. The final resort opened during his lifetime, Long Key lacked palatial structures with manicured grounds, extravagant recreational facilities, and world-class amenities. Prospective visitors were frankly warned not to expect the same level of comfort provided at sister properties. Yet still they came. Carefully researched and replete with photographs and maps never before published, Long Key offers the first history of this unique destination. Historian Thomas Knowles recounts the extraordinary tale of how a railroad work camp became a world-renowned sportfishing center and a preferred vacation spot of a cadre of well-to-do individuals that included businessmen, poets, nobles, and politicians. This rustic island, with its unparalleled fishing grounds and cabins named after local fish—“The Kingfish,” “The Porpoise,” “The Barracoota,” “The Shark”—inspired fierce loyalty among its clientele, even during the dark years of the Great Depression. Zane Grey, Lou Gehrig, Wallace Stevens, Charles Kettering, Andrew Mellon, and Herbert Hoover were among those who would return season after season. Completely destroyed by the fatal 1935 Labor Day Hurricane, the first category 5 storm to make landfall in the United States, Flagler’s unique island getaway has been largely forgotten. Knowles expertly depicts this slice of long-lost Florida and resurrects the famous personalities who found refuge from the limelight at Long Key.

Author : Freya Rauscher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0918752248

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Florida Keys and Everglades Cruising Guide by Freya Rauscher Pdf

Author : Brad Bertelli
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0813044529

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Snorkeling the Florida Keys by Brad Bertelli Pdf

Focuses on 14 segments of the Florida Reef, featuring historically significant wrecks, lighthouses, state parks, etc. Provides GPS coordinates and practical travel hints.

Author : Bill Keogh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2004-01-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0881505447

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Florida Keys Paddling Guide by Bill Keogh Pdf

An all-new guide to sea kayaking trips throughout Florida's celebrated Keys.

Author : Todd Turrell,Brian Schmitt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0578609975

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The Florida Keys a History Through Maps by Todd Turrell,Brian Schmitt Pdf

A history of maps in the Florida Keys.

Author : Laura Albritton & Jerry Wilkinson
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467138918

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Hidden History of the Florida Keys by Laura Albritton & Jerry Wilkinson Pdf

The Florida Keys have witnessed all kinds of historical events, from the dramatic and the outrageous to the tragic and the comic. Join the authors as they delve into tales of treasure hunters, developers, exotic dancers, determined preservationists and more from the colorful history of the Florida Keys.