"Recounts a time when range wars, cattle drives, rustling, street brawls, and rum running were commonplace in Florida. Though the focus is on Mizell, Tinsley also gives an engaging history of Florida
"[Rawlings is] among the first ten American story writers today."--The New Republic, 1940 "She will help to make the American short story a living part of our literature."--Boston
The Highwaymen introduces a group of young black artists who painted their way out of the despair awaiting them in the citrus groves and packing houses of 1950s Florida. As their story recaptures the
Parrotheads, Hemingway aficionados, and sun worshipers view Key West as a tropical paradise, and scores of writers have set tales of mystery and romance on the island. The city’s real story&md
Numerous flats fishing experts share their wisdom on how to land a trophy catch, in a guide that includes information on tackle selection, techniques, directions to hot spots for each species, and det
"A unique social and economic history of the Seminoles and an insightful view of their cultural adaptation and cultural continuity that previously has not been appreciated or understood."--F
Legendary for an unusual combination of spiritual power, beauty, charisma, showmanship, intimidation, and shrewd business sense, Marie Leveau also was known for her kindness and charity, nursing yel
For teachers, company directors, and advanced dancers, White provides a guide that covers advanced principles meant to complement his more elementary volume Teaching Classical Ballet (1996). He discus
Whether you're an experienced angler looking for a new fishing spot or a newcomer to the sport just testing out the waters, everything you need for the perfect saltwater fishing trip is in this book.
A decade ago, Johnny Molloy spent months canoeing, kayaking, and camping in Everglades National Park, paddling more than 500 miles in one season to research the first edition of A Paddler's Guide to E
"They were Uncle Sam's smiling workers and they looked like all-American boys. There were at least 10,000 of them, deployed in 25 Florida camps between 1942 and 1946. They were also members o
”Guy Bradley’s colorful life and violent death have always seemed the stuff of myth. . . .Death in the Everglades is both compelling history and a heart-tugging drama.”—Audubon”An eye-opening, informa
"A much-needed update to Horosko's earlier book on Graham, offering an insightful look into the world of Martha Graham from those who worked very closely with her throughout the years."--Elizabeth Ber