River of the Golden Ibis (Florida Sand Dollar Books)
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (968 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0813017890 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 432 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
-- Library Journal . "A beautifully written informal account of the Tampa Bay region"
For others, like the Seminoles, a way of life ended. In a narrative that is as exciting to read as it is historically compelling, Gloria Jahoda traces the Hillsborough River’s origin to prehistoric times, chronicles the arrivals of the conquistadores, the missionaries, and the marauders greedy for civilizing and for treasure, and points out how 20th-century ambitions threaten to destroy the environment as surely as earlier encroachment annihilated native peoples.Gloria Jahoda, who lived in Tallahassee, Florida, was the author of The Other Florida, The Road to Samarkand, and the novels Annie and Delilah’s Mountain. She died in 1980. The cigar industry,
Carl Carmer was author of Stars Fell on Alabam, The Hudson available from Fordham University Press), and many others. He was Vice President of the Board of Trustees for the New York State Historical Association and was Honorary Trustee of the New York State Folklore Society. Much of his writing reflects his life-long pursuit of the folklore and history of New York sta
"Hillsborough River" according to Wes. As a child my parents lived in Temple Terrace on the banks of the Hillsborough River and the river was a huge part of my life. I had a boat and had friends up and down the river that also had boats. We fished, we went camping, we skied, and swam on a daily basis. However, what we enjoyed most was exploring the upper river. It was like stepping back in time.I didn't even know this book existed until I bega. Gregfl said One of the best books I have ever read. I may be somewhat biased, being a 6th generation Floridian, but I learned more about Florida history from this book than from any other source. Beautifully written, almost poetic in its descriptions, a must read.. Dorothy Chance said A Jewel. This amazing book should stand as a model for historians, environmentalists and poets. The language is exquisite, the metaphors glimmering and the people are "real." A true joy to read and savor.Having newly moved to Tampa, this book is the invitation I need to feel welcomed in an environment very different from the Tennessee I left. The significance of PLACE is celebrated.