Author: Florida Power & Light CompanyPublisher:
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Category : Fort Myers (Fla.)
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Florida's Shell Islands, Lee County, Fort Myers
Author: Florida Power & Light CompanyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fort Myers (Fla.)
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
The Sea Shell Islands
Author: Elinore M. DormerPublisher:
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Category : Captiva Island (Fla.)
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
"Juan Ponce de Leon officially discovered the Sea Shell Islands, Sanibel and Captiva, in 1513 when he turned landward on the Gulf Coast of Florida and sailed south 'as far as some islands that make out to sea.' An abundant food supply attracted Indians before the Age of Discovery and their gold, gleaned from shipwrecks, brought the Spanish conquistadores, Slavers, pirates, marauding Seminoles -- all were part of the colorful, often tempestuous, history of these islands, now famous for sea shells. Mrs. Dormer's descriptions are informative and always lively, whether she's discussing and re-creating the accidental discovery of Sanibel and Captiva, making conjectures about a possible earlier visit by Amerigo Vespucci, or delving into the personal histories of some of the first permanent settlers on the two tiny isles. She makes it clear why such personages as Thomas A. Edison, Theodore Roosevelt and Edna St. Vincent Millay were drawn there as well. the present also is very real in The Sea Shell Islands as Islanders fight to keep the charms of another era against the almost insurmountable odds of explosive growth."--Publisher's description.
Lee County Islands
Author: Mary Kaye StevensPublisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439622361
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
When Ponce de Leon visited Southwest Florida in 1513, he discovered some of North Americas most pristine tropical islands. Yet it was here where the explorer met his death at the hands of Calusa Indians who had made their home on the islands since 500 bc. Remaining relatively isolated from mainland society until the mid-1900s, the islands were home to a few hardscrabble pioneers who endured stifling heat, swarming mosquitoes, and deadly storms. Famous anglers such as Thomas Edison, Zane Grey, and Teddy Roosevelt enjoyed stalking the elusive tarpon in this sports fishing paradise. Likewise, the pervasive solitude inspired writers, including Edna St. Vincent Millay, Mary Roberts Rinehart, and Richard Powell. Home to some of the worlds best beaches, it is not surprising visitors and residents find the lifestyles and histories of Lee Countys quaint islands worth preserving.
SHELLS, SHARKS and SAND: the Fiction of Sanibel and Captiva Island
Author: M. A. WalshPublisher:
ISBN: 9781796474886
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
A sun bleached mix of Ernest Hemingway and Jimmy Buffet's lovechild, M.A. Walsh sets out to develop a fictional cannon of stories inspired by Sanibel and Captiva Island, FL. Located just off the coast of Fort Myers, FL in Lee County, Sanibel has existed as a haven for pioneers, pirates and tourists alike. This group of short stories were populated by characters the author encountered on the island or dreamed up on the sunny beaches, sitting in the sand and looking out on the ocean.
Lee County, Florida, Shore Protection Project (Gasparilla and Estero Islands), General Reevaluation Report
Author: Lee County, Florida, Shore Protection Project (Gasparilla and Estero Islands)
Author: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Jacksonville DistrictPublisher:
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Category : Beach erosion
Languages : en
Pages : 932
Book Description
100 Things to Do in Fort Myers & Sanibel Before You Die
Author: Nancy HamiltonPublisher: Reedy Press LLC
ISBN: 1681061279
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
Visitors come to the Fort Myers/Sanibel coast of Southwest Florida for its pristine white sand beaches, warm blue-green waters, and fabulous year-round weather, but much more awaits discovery. 100 Things to Do in Fort Myers & Sanibel Before You Die proposes opportunities to explore not only the renowned beaches, waterways, and recreational activities, but also the historic and offbeat locales. Paddle the calm waters to follow in the wake of the people of the Calusa tribes. Get inspired at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates. Take time to go fishing, shelling, birding, or island hopping and fully appreciate this natural haven. Marvel at dolphins jumping in the rolling waves and pelicans diving in the surf for breakfast. Spot endangered West Indian manatees meandering through the mangrove-lined back bays and estuaries. 100 Things to Do in Fort Myers & Sanibel Before You Die will help point your life list in the right direction.
New Histories of Pre-Columbian Florida
Author: Neill J. WallisPublisher: University Press of Florida
ISBN: 0813048974
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
Given its pivotal location between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, its numerous islands, its abundant flora and fauna, and its subtropical climate, Florida has long been ideal for human habitation. Yet Florida traditionally has been considered peripheral in the study of ancient cultures in North America, despite what it can reveal about social and climate change. The essays in this book resoundingly argue that Florida is in fact a crucial hub of archaeological inquiry. New Histories of Pre-Columbian Florida represents the next wave of southeastern archaeology. Contributors use new data to challenge well-worn models of environmental determinism and localized social contact. Indeed, this volume makes a case for considerable interaction and exchange among Native Floridians and the greater Southeastern United States as seen by the variety of objects of distant origin and mound-building traditions that incorporated extraregional concepts. Themes of monumentality, human alterations of landscapes, the natural environment, ritual and mortuary practices, and coastal adaptations demonstrate the diversity, empirical richness, and broader anthropological significance of Florida’s aboriginal past.
Florida's Fossils
Author: Robin C. BrownPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1561647551
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
For 50 million years Florida was home to hordes of strange and wonderful animals. Their remains accumulated in rivers, springs, and oceans. Today fossilized bones and teeth wash up along streams, banks, and beaches and lie in limerock quarries. This guide teaches how and where to hunt fossils—with maps, means of identification, and the history of these fossil treasures. Complete, accurate, and fully illustrated, including an outstanding identification section.
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