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Book Synopsis: Longlisted for the National Book Award and a Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Year
Over the centuries, Florida has been many things: an unconquered realm protected by geography, a wilderness that ruined Spanish conquistadors, “god’s waiting room,” and a place to start over. Depopulated after the extermination of its original native population, today it’s home to nineteen million. The site of vicious racial violence, including massacres, slavery, and the roll-back of Reconstruction, Florida is now one of our most diverse states, a dynamic multicultural place with an essential role in 21st-century America.
In Finding Florida, journalist T.D. Allman reclaims the remarkable history of Florida from the state’s mythologizers, apologists, and boosters. Allman traces the discovery, exploration, and settlement of Florida, its transformation from a swamp to “paradise.” Palm Beach, Key West, Miami, Tampa, and Orlando boomed, fortunes were won and lost, land was stolen and flipped, and millions arrived. The product of a decade of research and writing, Finding Florida is a highly original, stylish, and masterful work, the first modern comprehensive history of this fascinating place.
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Looking for an intriguing and captivating read? Look no further than Finding Florida, the longlisted National Book Award nominee and Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Year. This book will take you on a journey through the rich and diverse history of the Sunshine State. From being a land protected by geography to a multicultural hub in 21st-century America, Florida has seen it all. T.D. Allman, an esteemed journalist, is your guide through the discovery, exploration, settlement, and transformation of this remarkable place.
Florida's history is filled with stories of triumph and struggle. From the extermination of its original native population to vicious racial violence, including massacres, slavery, and the roll-back of Reconstruction, Florida has experienced it all. Allman's meticulous research and engaging storytelling bring to life the tales of Palm Beach, Key West, Miami, Tampa, and Orlando. Discover the booms and busts, the fortunes won and lost, and the stolen and flipped land that have shaped Florida into the vibrant state it is today.
Finding Florida is not your average history book. Allman's writing style is highly original, stylish, and masterful. He breaks free from the state's mythologizers, apologists, and boosters to provide an unbiased and comprehensive account of Florida's past. Whether you're a history buff or just curious about the fascinating stories that lie beneath the surface of the Sunshine State, this book is a must-read.
Don't miss out on your chance to embark on this captivating journey through Florida's history. Order your copy of Finding Florida today and immerse yourself in the enthralling stories that have shaped this dynamic state.
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