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Explore Florida’s early history and current travel routes in one concise guide.
This nonfiction volume blends a vivid account of the land’s discovery with practical, on‑the‑ground guidance for travelers along the St. Johns River and Florida’s key towns. You’ll glimpse the people, places, and legends that shaped the peninsula and follow a modern river journey through Jacksonville, Palatka, Green Cove Springs, and beyond.
The book traces landmark voyages and the repeated searches for wealth and wonder, then shifts to a detailed, hands‑on travel narrative. It describes river beauty, town life, hotels, shops, and day trips, helping readers plan a Florida itinerary with confidence.- Learn the sequence of early explorations and the stories that accompanied them
- Visualize the St. John’s River corridor, from its broad banks to its quiet inlets
- Discover practical travel details about Jacksonville’s hotels, river towns, and connections to the interior
- Find recommendations for sights, amenities, and local curiosities along the route
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. From the discovery of Florida by Juan Ponce de Leon in 1512 to the transfer of the territory from Spain to the United States in 1821, this book tells the captivating story of a land teeming with natural wonders and a rich and often tumultuous history. The author traces the explorations of early Spanish conquistadors, the ill-fated attempts at colonization by the French Huguenots, and the eventual establishment of a permanent Spanish settlement at St. Augustine. The book also delves into the complex relationship between the native Seminole Indians and the European settlers, marked by both conflict and cooperation. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, this book offers a comprehensive and engaging account of Florida's past, providing valuable insights into the forces that have shaped the Sunshine State. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332417407_0
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