Chicago: Rogers & Smith Co., c1890. This scarce brochure highlights the Frost Proof Orange Grove on which the Inn was located. Henry Flagler's East Coast Railroad had reached West Palm Beach in 1894.  There is a reference to the railroad reaching Frost Proof. "Ercildoune Inn sat atop the bluff on.....

Gainesville, FL: University Press of Florida, 2008. First Edition, First Printing. Fine Hardcover in a Fine Dust Jacket. Michele Albion explores an important facet of Edison's life that is largely unknown. In doing so, she presents the full story of his professional and leisure time while on holiday. Particularly interesting.....

New York: The American Historical Society, Inc., 1938. First Edition, First Printing. Very Good Hardcovers. William Cash was state librarian from 1927 to 1951.  Uncommon to find this significant four volume set intact.These volumes stand as a definitive exploration of the Sunshine State’s rich historical tapestry. This authoritative work meticulously.....

USA: 1st Book Library, 2003. First Edition, First Printing. A Fine Softcover. Delve into the gripping pages of "The Trial of Ruby McCollum," a riveting account that sent shockwaves through the very bedrock of the Segregationist South. Unraveling like a finely spun tapestry of true-crime intrigue, the narrative lays bare.....

This is a concise 28-page booklet offering an accessible introduction to the archaeology of Florida. It surveys the state’s rich prehistoric and historic sites, from Native American settlements and shell mounds to early European colonial influences. The booklet emphasizes archaeological methods, notable excavations, and the cultural significance of Florida’s diverse archaeological.....

Florida: Florida United Methodist Children's Home, 2008. Hardcover. Centenary history of the Florida United Methodist Children's Home located in Enterprise, Florida.

Gainesville, FL: University Press of Florida, 1991. Photography by William Trotter. In his comprehensive guide to Florida's lighthouses, Kevin McCarthy captures a remarkable array of lighthouse legends, anecdotes, and history, dedicating multiple pages to each light. Illustrated with William Trotter's vibrant paintings depicting these structures in their prime, McCarthy's work.....

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1942. Illustrations by Edward Shenton. Book Club Edition. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Cross Creek has become a classic in modern American literature. For the millions of readers raised on The Yearling, here is the story of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings's experiences in the remote Florida hamlet.....

Athens; Georgia: University of Georgia Press, 1999. First Edition, First Printing. HISTORICAL SUMMARY: THE CROOM LEGACY & GOODWOOD --The Goodwood Plantation serves as a primary lens through which to view the "Cotton Kingdom" expansion into the Florida Territory. Founded by Hardy Bryan Croom—a noted botanist who discovered the Torreya taxifolia—the.....

Orlando: The Florida Council of 100, 1966. Glued Wraps. The publication was developed to be a comprehensive survey of oceanographic activities within the state. Universities, ports and support surfaces which would influence Florida's ability to expand.

Saint Augustine, FL: The Record Company, 1912. Glued illustrated wraps. The Detachable postcards at the end: 1. City Gate, 2 Bird's eye view of Fort Marion, 3 Hotel Ponce De Leon, 4 The Alcazar Hotel, 5 Old Fort Marion and old city gates, 6 Oldest house in the United States.....

Philadelphia, PA: J. B. Lippincott Company, 1898. First Edition, First Printing. Decorated Cloth Hardcover. As late as the 1890s, the Everglades were a mystery to mapmakers. Hugh L. Willoughby, a 'gentleman explorer,' set out in January 1898 to chart the remote southern region—territory known only to the Seminole Indians. His.....