Arcadia Groves: Actual Evidence of How You Can Make Yourself Independent for Life - in Florida. c.1912
Printed wrappers; Illustrated from photographs; 4 color maps. 28 by 22.8 cm (11 by 8.75 inches), 2-31, [1] pages. Carefully handled, no flaws but light even age-toning.
A very well-made presentation with 'Signed' testimonials from area landholders and farmers.
Near Fine / No Dust Jacket As Issued. Item #19120
A comprehensive analysis highlights the benefits and opportunities in Arcadia Groves, located in De Soto County, just north of Fort Myers, Florida. The claims are backed by numerous photographs and an abundance of statistics.
In addition to its rich harvests—ranging from grapefruit and oranges to onions and beets, along with cattle, hogs, and poultry—Arcadia boasts natural drainage, ocean and gulf breezes, ample rainfall, no hurricanes (ha), no sunstroke, and no malaria (double ha). The full-page, colorful map titled “Why Arkadians are Successful” showcases the wide array of agricultural products that thrive in Arcadia.
The text includes the story of D.W. Brown, who arrived in Arcadia in 1891 and, through hard work, achieved remarkable success. By 1898, he had harvested his first fruit crop and continued expanding his holdings, eventually acquiring 75 acres. In 1910, he received an offer of $20,000 for his property, and by 1912, its value had risen to $35,000. Mr. Brown also served as County Commissioner for the Arcadia district. A photograph of Brown beside his home accompanies the story.
An uncommon piece of Floridiana; No copies are listed in OCLC.
Price: $1,250.00
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