Tropical Surge First Edition 2005 Florida Keys Hurricane History Reilly

A well-preserved first edition of Benjamin Reilly's engaging history of South Florida's development from Key West to Miami, tracing the region's transformation through railroad expansion, land booms, hurricanes, and the ambitions of visionaries such as Henry Flagler, Carl Fisher, George Merrick, and other influential figures. The narrative follows the rise of Florida's Gulf and Atlantic communities while examining the catastrophic storms that repeatedly reshaped the state's economic and social landscape, culminating in the devastating hurricanes of the early twentieth century. Illustrated with historical photographs and supported by extensive notes and index. Book Condition: Near Fine. Green cloth boards remain clean and bright with sharp corners, tight binding, and attractive silver spine lettering. Interior is clean and unmarked with no ownership signatures, bookplates, highlighting, or marginalia observed. Light evidence of handling only. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+ to Near Fine. Unclipped jacket retains original price and shows only minor shelf wear, a few small spots to the front panel, and slight edge rubbing. No major tears or losses. Stated First Edition with complete number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, confirming a true first printing of the first edition. Copyright 2005 by Benjamin Reilly. Published by Pineapple Press, Sarasota, Florida. Benjamin Reilly is an associate teaching professor of history at Carnegie Mellon University's Qatar campus, where he specializes in world history, political culture, and the sociology of revolutions, with a strong focus on Southern Florida in the 19th and early 20th centurie. His research also extends to the modern Gulf States, natural disasters as historical actors, and environmental history.…