This edition had all images removed.
Title:
Florida: Past and present
together with notes from Sunland, on the Manatee River, Gulf Coast of South Florida: its climate, soil, and productions
Note: Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Ann Jury, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Florida: Past and Present" by Samuel C. Upham is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the development and characteristics of Florida, with a particular focus on the Manatee region of South Florida, detailing its climate, soil, and agricultural potential. Upham provides insights into the state’s tumultuous history, from its Native American presence to European exploration and settlement, positioning Florida as both a place of natural bounty and historical significance. At the start of the book, Upham discusses Florida's early reputation, which was largely defined by its association with exotic wildlife and frequent conflict, particularly with the Native American tribes. He reflects on notable historical figures such as Ponce de León and Hernando de Soto, tracing their explorations and the challenges they faced. The author highlights the transformation of Florida from a sparsely populated and often violent frontier to an area recognized for its agricultural opportunities, celebrating its climate and the health benefits it offers to visitors. This opening chapter sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Florida’s past and present, illustrating the author’s affection for the region and its potential for future growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
EBook No.: 44189
Published: Nov 15, 2013
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: Florida -- Description and travel
Subject: Manatee County (Fla.)
Subject: Florida -- History
LoCC: United States local history: Gulf States. West Florida
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Florida: Past and present
together with notes from Sunland, on the Manatee River, Gulf Coast of South Florida: its climate, soil, and productions
Note: Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Ann Jury, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Florida: Past and Present" by Samuel C. Upham is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the development and characteristics of Florida, with a particular focus on the Manatee region of South Florida, detailing its climate, soil, and agricultural potential. Upham provides insights into the state’s tumultuous history, from its Native American presence to European exploration and settlement, positioning Florida as both a place of natural bounty and historical significance. At the start of the book, Upham discusses Florida's early reputation, which was largely defined by its association with exotic wildlife and frequent conflict, particularly with the Native American tribes. He reflects on notable historical figures such as Ponce de León and Hernando de Soto, tracing their explorations and the challenges they faced. The author highlights the transformation of Florida from a sparsely populated and often violent frontier to an area recognized for its agricultural opportunities, celebrating its climate and the health benefits it offers to visitors. This opening chapter sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Florida’s past and present, illustrating the author’s affection for the region and its potential for future growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
EBook No.: 44189
Published: Nov 15, 2013
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: Florida -- Description and travel
Subject: Manatee County (Fla.)
Subject: Florida -- History
LoCC: United States local history: Gulf States. West Florida
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.