At the turn of the century, the mass killing of egrets and other plume birds for feathers to adorn women's hats was a serious concern among the nation's growing cadre of environmentalists, especially
"David Colburn and Lance deHaven-Smith have long been two of Florida’s most respected and insightful political commentators, so it comes as no surprise that they have authored such an interesting and
About The Columbia Restaurant Spanish Cookbook:"A double bargain since it includes both the history of an elegant and popular family restaurant and 178 recipes. . . . A must-read for all food and hist
“Follow this professional gardening advice to end up with a balanced, attractive, easy-to-maintain Florida native garden. It is a gardening book to cherish.”—Roger L. Hammer, author ofAttracting Hummi
“Fascinating. Massey brings to life the stories and mysteries surrounding this legendary figure of the nineteenth-century Southeast and shows how the outlaw has influenced our cultural heritage.”—Susa
“We have all seen NASA’s mission control centers at moments of both triumph and tragedy. Johnson makes a significant contribution to spaceflight history by analyzing their pivotal role.”—Roger Launius
“Genuine and generous, Gill brings a big city perspective with passion and understanding of the importance of North Florida foodways.”—Matt Jamie, founder, Bourbon Barrel Foods“Gill’s commitment to lo
“Intelligent, insightful, and superbly researched. Jones has succeeded especially well in presenting so many texts and recounting their stories with clarity, brevity, and a light hand.”—William Calin,
"A refreshing and insightful analysis of the real Cuba as seen by one of the country's leading intellectuals. Rafael Hernández should be commended for disclosing to the rest of us a comple
Offers an analysis of Gram Parsons' brief life and his influence on country rock music, drawing on interviews as well as previously unpublished letters and rare photographs to trace the arc of the sin
"If you enjoy outdoor adventure flavored with colorful characters and wry humor, this book is for you. Follow dedicated wildlife officers as they use their wits and skills in the pursuit of poachers a
A frightening account of the first Category 5 storm to strike the U.S. "A gripping account. . . . Winds were so strong that they tore babies from the arms of their parents. Over four hundred people lo
"The series has served as the definitive reference compendium on endangered and threatened species in Florida and is widely recognized as among the most authoritative such works in the nation. .
This book tells the story of Fort Mose and the people who lived there. It challenges the notion of the American black colonial experience as only that of slavery, offering instead
Winner of the Florida Historical Society Charlton Tebeau Book Award “Describes the Panhandle city’s role as a crossroads where colonial European powers jostled for empire.”&md
A reporter at large for The Miami Herald from 1973 to 1995 invites readers on a sometimes sympathetic, sometimes critical tour of his native state past and present, highlighting Florida's folklore, it
The story of the life and influence of LeRoy Collins is told in this biography that highlights how his courageous moral leadership was responsible for modernizing all branches of the Florida state gov
Praise for previous editions:“Offers important information for boaters (tidal activity, campsites, routes to avoid, what to pack, wind challenges, approximate paddling time, and much more) and include
“A brilliant blend of science and soul. This is a book that the food world has needed for a long time.”—Fred W. Sauceman, author ofThe Place Setting“Lundy invites you to sit at the table with a good h
