{"product_id":"florida-spectacular-extraordinary-places-and-exceptional-lives-paperback","title":"Florida Spectacular: Extraordinary Places and Exceptional Lives - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCathy Salustri\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover Florida in a new light through\u003cbr\u003elittle-known moments from its fascinating history \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf when you\u003cbr\u003ethink \"Florida\" you don't think \"spectacular,\" Cathy Salustri is determined to\u003cbr\u003echange your mind. Explaining why the state is more than the \"Florida Man\"\u003cbr\u003estories and the politics that so often make national news, and looking beyond\u003cbr\u003ethe crowded beaches and theme parks, Salustri celebrates what makes the state\u003cbr\u003eworth a deeper understanding in this lively trip through its natural beauty and\u003cbr\u003efascinating history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJourney\u003cbr\u003ewith Salustri through centuries of forgotten Florida lore, into the Everglades\u003cbr\u003eand through the springs and over ranchlands and scrub habitats to discover a\u003cbr\u003estate rich in environmental wonders and unique human stories. \u003ci\u003eFlorida\u003cbr\u003eSpectacular\u003c\/i\u003e lifts the curtain on multiple facets including the legacy of Zora\u003cbr\u003eNeale Hurston and the Black community at Eatonville; the bravery of Emateloye\u003cbr\u003eEstenletkvte, a Seminole woman who escaped from captivity back to her homeland;\u003cbr\u003ethe two \"frenemy\" Henrys, Flagler and Plant, and their projects in\u003cbr\u003etransportation and tourism; the three \"Marjories,\" the influential environmentalists\u003cbr\u003eand writers; and people working to solve issues facing the state today, such as\u003cbr\u003ethose who have used Florida's hurricanes to make storm forecasting better for\u003cbr\u003ethe whole world and those who have helped show the critically endangered Florida\u003cbr\u003epanther a path back from extinction.  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlong\u003cbr\u003ethe way, Salustri brings to light lesser-known moments from Florida's history\u003cbr\u003ethat help illuminate the state's significance in American and world history. Salustri\u003cbr\u003etours readers through the hidden-in-plain-sight Florida, the overlooked\u003cbr\u003etreasures, the cultural complexities, the environmental challenges and\u003cbr\u003esuccesses. Her stories show that with curiosity and an eagerness to learn, it\u003cbr\u003edoesn't take much to discover the spectacular in Florida's past and present.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 158\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.3 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 03, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52030166892845,"sku":"9780813080697","price":26.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/pPUkyBVX-d9780813080697.webp?v=1777502834","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/florida-spectacular-extraordinary-places-and-exceptional-lives-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}