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Regional U.S. - Lostmans Heritage: Pioneers in the Florida Everglades

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Book Synopsis: Silver medal winner in the Annual 2021 Florida Authors and Publishers Association President's Book Awards.The men and women who settled in the Florida Everglades before the Civil War thrived in an environment that was dangerous and wild and ever changing. While others came and went, the pioneers faced every challenge nature and man threw at them and carried on. They may have migrated from island to island now and again, but the Everglades were their home. And they did what they had to do to survive. Lostmans Heritage follows the author's journey as she searches for her ancestors from the slave country of Savannah to the wilds of the Florida Everglades. Her story begins with her ancestor, Richard Hamilton, an extraordinary and dangerous man, a man who, against all odds, untangled himself from the bonds of slavery and began a family and a life in the Ten Thousand Islands. Hamilton follows Richard and other island residents to the ending of an era when the National Park Service evicted them all. Along the way she uncovers secrets and stories, polygamy, bootlegging, fist fights, murders, gangsters, killers, and tales of tomahawks and missing school teachers.

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Lostmans Heritage: Pioneers in the Florida Everglades is not just another history book. It is a captivating journey into the untamed wilderness that was once the Florida Everglades, where courageous men and women forged their lives against all odds. Awarded the prestigious Silver medal in the Annual 2021 Florida Authors and Publishers Association President’s Book Awards, this book is a must-read for history enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.

Step into the shoes of the pioneers who called the Everglades their home, facing the unforgiving challenges of nature and the relentless pressures of society. They braved the danger, embraced the wild, and discovered what it truly meant to survive. Lostmans Heritage is an enthralling testament to their indomitable spirit, showcasing their triumphs and tribulations as they navigated an ever-changing landscape.

With each turn of the page, author [Author Name] takes you on a remarkable personal quest to uncover her ancestors' stories, tracing their journey from the slave country of Savannah to the rugged expanses of the Ten Thousand Islands. Immerse yourself in the captivating tales of Richard Hamilton, a remarkable man who defied the shackles of slavery and built a life against all odds. Discover the hidden secrets, from polygamy to bootlegging, fist fights to murders, and encounters with gangsters. Prepare to be enthralled by the tales of tomahawks and missing school teachers that echo through the pages of Lostmans Heritage.

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