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America's Fortress

Author : Thomas Reid
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780813030197
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book America's Fortress written by Thomas Reid and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Historian Thomas Reid chronicles the threats and challenges Fort Jefferson's troops faced, which were unlike any faced by soldiers serving elsewhere during the Civil War. Tales of epidemic disease, hurricanes, shipwrecks, prisoner escapes, and Confederate attack stand in stark contrast to "the beauty of the sunsets and the surrounding panorama of nature." Reid offers keen insight into white northerners' perceptions of slaves, slavery, and the emerging free black soldiers of the latter years of the war. He also draws on the writings of Emily Holder, wife of Fort Jefferson's resident surgeon, to offer the first female perspective on life at the fort."--BOOK JACKET.

The Story of Fort Myers

Author : Karl Hiram Grismer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book The Story of Fort Myers written by Karl Hiram Grismer and published by . This book was released on 1949 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A History of Florida Forts

Author : Alejandro M. Jr. De Quesada
Publisher : History Press Library Editions
ISBN 13 : 9781540204004
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (4 download)

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Book Synopsis A History of Florida Forts by : Alejandro M. Jr. De Quesada

Download or read book A History of Florida Forts written by Alejandro M. Jr. De Quesada and published by History Press Library Editions. This book was released on 2006 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Land Remembered

Author : Patrick D Smith
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1561645826
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (616 download)

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Download or read book A Land Remembered written by Patrick D Smith and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Land Remembered has become Florida's favorite novel. Now this Student Edition in two volumes makes this rich, rugged story of the American pioneer spirit more accessible to young readers. Patrick Smith tells of three generations of the MacIveys, a Florida family battling the hardships of the frontier. The story opens in 1858, when Tobias and Emma MacIvey arrive in the Florida wilderness with their son, Zech, to start a new life, and ends in 1968 with Solomon MacIvey, who realizes that his wealth has not been worth the cost to the land. Between is a sweeping story rich in Florida history with a cast of memorable characters who battle wild animals, rustlers, Confederate deserters, mosquitoes, starvation, hurricanes, and freezes to carve a kingdom out of the Florida swamp. In this volume, meet young Zech MacIvey, who learns to ride like the wind through the Florida scrub on Ishmael, his marshtackie horse, his dogs, Nip and Tuck, at this side. His parents, Tobias and Emma, scratch a living from the land, gathering wild cows from the swamp and herding them across the state to market. Zech learns the ways of the land from the Seminoles, with whom his life becomes entwined as he grows into manhood. Next in series > > See all of the books in this series

The Battle of Negro Fort

Author : Matthew J. Clavin
Publisher : NYU Press
ISBN 13 : 1479837334
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (798 download)

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Download or read book The Battle of Negro Fort written by Matthew J. Clavin and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dramatic story of the United States’ destruction of a free and independent community of fugitive slaves in Spanish Florida In the aftermath of the War of 1812, Major General Andrew Jackson ordered a joint United States army-navy expedition into Spanish Florida to destroy a free and independent community of fugitive slaves. The result was the Battle of Negro Fort, a brutal conflict among hundreds of American troops, Indian warriors, and black rebels that culminated in the death or re-enslavement of nearly all of the fort’s inhabitants. By eliminating this refuge for fugitive slaves, the United States government closed an escape valve that African Americans had utilized for generations. At the same time, it intensified the subjugation of southern Native Americans, including the Creeks, Choctaws, and Seminoles. Still, the battle was significant for another reason as well. During its existence, Negro Fort was a powerful symbol of black freedom that subverted the racist foundations of an expanding American slave society. Its destruction reinforced the nation’s growing commitment to slavery, while illuminating the extent to which ambivalence over the institution had disappeared since the nation’s founding. Indeed, four decades after declaring that all men were created equal, the United States destroyed a fugitive slave community in a foreign territory for the first and only time in its history, which accelerated America’s transformation into a white republic. The Battle of Negro Fort places the violent expansion of slavery where it belongs, at the center of the history of the early American republic.

Florida in the Civil War

Author : Lewis Nicholas Wynne
Publisher : Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780738514918
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (149 download)

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Download or read book Florida in the Civil War written by Lewis Nicholas Wynne and published by Grove/Atlantic, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Documents in words and pictures the triumphs and tragedies faced by Florida and Floridians during the Civil War.

Laudonnière and Fort Caroline

Author : Charles E. Bennett
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (961 download)

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Download or read book Laudonnière and Fort Caroline written by Charles E. Bennett and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Seminole War Artifacts and a History of the Forts of Florid

Author : Ralph Van Blarcom
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9781462877416
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (774 download)

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Download or read book Seminole War Artifacts and a History of the Forts of Florid written by Ralph Van Blarcom and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Fort St. Joseph Revealed

Author : Michael S. Nassaney
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780813068497
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (684 download)

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Download or read book Fort St. Joseph Revealed written by Michael S. Nassaney and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fort St. Joseph Revealed is the first synthesis of archaeological and documentary data on one of the most important French colonial outposts in the western Great Lakes region. Located in what is now Michigan, Fort St. Joseph was home to a flourishing fur trade society from the 1680s to 1781. Material evidence of the site--lost for centuries--was discovered in 1998 by volume editor Michael Nassaney and his colleagues, who summarize their extensive excavations at the fort and surrounding areas in these essays. Contributors analyze material remains including animal bones, lead seals, smudge pits, and various other detritus from daily life to reconstruct the foodways, architectural traditions, crafts, trade, and hide-processing methods of the fur trade. They discuss the complex relationship between the French traders and local Native populations, who relied on each other for survival and forged links across their communities through intermarriage and exchange, even as they maintained their own cultural identities. Faunal remains excavated at the site indicate the French quickly adopted Native cuisine, as they were unable to transport perishable goods across long distances. Copper kettles and other imported objects from Europe were transformed by Native Americans into decorative ornaments such as tinkling cones, and French textiles served as a medium of stylistic expression in the multi-ethnic community that developed at Fort St. Joseph. Featuring a thought-provoking look at the award-winning public archaeology program at the site, this volume will inspire researchers with the potential of community-based service-learning initiatives to tap into the analytical power at the interface of history and archaeology. Contributors: Rory J. Becker Kelley M. Berliner José António Brandão Cathrine Davis Erica A. D'Elia Brock Giordano, RPA Joseph Hearns Allison Hoock Mark W. Hoock Erika Hartley Terrance J. Martin Eric Teixeira Mendes Michael S. Nassaney Susan K. Reichert

American Civil War Fortifications (1)

Author : Angus Konstam
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472800680
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (728 download)

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Download or read book American Civil War Fortifications (1) written by Angus Konstam and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-20 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 50 years before the American Civil War saw a boom in the construction of coastal forts in the United States of America. These stone and brick forts stretched from New England to the Florida Keys, and as far as the Mississippi River. At the start of the war some were located in the secessionist states, and many fell into Confederate hands. Although a handful of key sites stayed in Union hands throughout the war, the remainder had to be won back through bombardment or assault. This book examines the design, construction and operational history of those fortifications, such as Fort Sumter, Fort Morgan and Fort Pulaski, which played a crucial part in the course of the Civil War.

Forts of Florida

Author : Rodney P. Carlisle
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780813040127
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book Forts of Florida written by Rodney P. Carlisle and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This comprehensive book of Florida forts will shock readers with its historical insight and depth. A must-read for anyone planning a vacation to any of Florida's iconic historical landmarks."--Matthew J. Clavin, author of Toussaint Louverture and the American Civil War "Florida's military past is multi-layered and few books can match this one in demonstrating the complexity of its dimensions."--Joe Knetsch, author of Fear and Anxiety on the Florida Frontier Because of its extensive coastline--the longest of any state--Florida has always been at the forefront of military defense--whether Spanish, British, Confederate, or American. The state's unique military history is revealed in its forts and outposts and in the museums maintained at those sites today. This richlyillustrated volume provides the history of military fortifications in Florida from the earliest European settlements to the present, while focusing on those places that offer more than a simple historical marker to visitors. There are numerous sites that have been important in the state's military history; Forts of Florida highlights the twenty-four locations that still have existing features--whether ruins, reconstructions, or preserved structures. All are open to the public, and many are among the state's most popular tourist destinations, including Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas, and the Air Museum at the Pensacola Air Station. Accompanied by historic and contemporary photographs, maps, and engravings, each entry discusses the architecture and context of the site in relation to Florida and U.S. history. The thorough background descriptions will benefit those planning first-time trips, as well as those who have long enjoyed visiting these sites. Rodney Carlisle, professor emeritus of history at Rutgers University, is the author and editor of more than thirty books including Sovereignty at Sea: U.S. Merchant Ships and American Entry into World War I. Loretta Carlisle is a professional photographer whose images have been published in a wide range of book series.

Hidden History of Fort Myers

Author : Cynthia A. Williams
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439662967
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)

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Download or read book Hidden History of Fort Myers written by Cynthia A. Williams and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-09 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although best known as the winter home of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, Fort Myers has one of the most engaging and extraordinary histories of any city in Florida. The spawn of a hurricane, Fort Myers began as a U.S. Army post during Florida's Seminole Wars. During the Civil War, it became a battleground between Confederates and Yankees for cattle and, after the war, a gun-slinging cowboy town. New York cartoonist Walt McDougall blew into the area on a fishing trip, and his glowing description lured down other wealthy Yankee sportsmen who helped turn this isolated frontier town into a modern tourist destination. Historian and author Cynthia Williams explores the hidden stories behind the growth of this beautiful city.

The History of Florida

Author : Michael Gannon
Publisher : University Press of Florida
ISBN 13 : 0813063787
Total Pages : 608 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book The History of Florida written by Michael Gannon and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2018-06-26 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the heralded “definitive history” of Florida. No other book so fully or accurately captures the highs and lows, the grandeur and the craziness, the horrors and the glories of the past 500 years in the Land of Sunshine. Twenty-three leading historians, assembled by renowned scholar Michael Gannon, offer a wealth of perspectives and expertise to create a comprehensive, balanced view of Florida’s sweeping story. The chapters cover such diverse topics as the maritime heritage of Florida, the exploits of the state’s first developers, the astounding population boom of the twentieth century, and the environmental changes that threaten the future of Florida’s beautiful wetlands. Celebrating Florida’s role at the center of important historical movements, from the earliest colonial interactions in North America to the nation’s social and political climate today, The History of Florida is an invaluable resource on the complex past of this dynamic state. Contributors: Charles W. Arnade | Canter Brown Jr. | Amy Turner Bushnell | David R. Colburn | William S. Coker | Amy Mitchell-Cook | Jack E. Davis | Robin F. A. Fabel | Michael Gannon | Thomas Graham | John H. Hann | Dr Della Scott-Ireton | Maxine D. Jones | Jane Landers | Eugene Lyon | John K. Mahon | Jerald T. Milanich | Raymond A. Mohl | Gary R. Mormino | Susan Richbourg Parker | George E. Pozzetta | Samuel Proctor | William W. Rogers | Daniel L. Schafer | Jerrell H. Shofner | Dr. Robert A. Taylor | Brent R. Weisman

Seminole War Artifacts & A History of the Forts of Florida

Author : Ralph Van Blarcom
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1462877435
Total Pages : 267 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (628 download)

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Download or read book Seminole War Artifacts & A History of the Forts of Florida written by Ralph Van Blarcom and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-05-26 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Owner and Science Director of R & D for Florida Research & Development Laboratory. Has been in business for thirty five years. His business works within the Aquaculture Industry to develop medications and water conditioners for both the marine and freshwater fish hobby as well as the Aquaculture of farmed food fish. The companies expertise thrives on the cutting edge technology and is a strong contributor to the Fish Industry.

A History of Florida Forts

Author : A. M. De Quesada
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 9781596291041
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book A History of Florida Forts written by A. M. De Quesada and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of Florida's forts from the earliest times to the twentieth century.

Finding Florida

Author : T. D. Allman
Publisher : Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0802120768
Total Pages : 578 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (21 download)

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Download or read book Finding Florida written by T. D. Allman and published by Grove/Atlantic, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a comprehensive look at the history of the state of Florida, from its discovery, exploration, and settlement through its becoming a state, to notable events in the early twenty-first century.

Spanish Colonial Fortifications in North America 1565–1822

Author : Alejandro de Quesada
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781846035074
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Spanish Colonial Fortifications in North America 1565–1822 written by Alejandro de Quesada and published by Osprey Publishing. This book was released on 2010-04-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To maintain its imperial power in America, Spain built fortifications across the width of the continent. These outposts were established along Spanish borders from the late sixteenth century onwards to defend its interests against rival European powers and to suppress uprisings of the Native Americans and local population. By the eighteenth century, Spain's defenses spread from the northern area of the Gulf of Mexico through to California. Some of these imperial fortifications, such as the Alamo, played key roles in conflicts including the American Revolution and the Texan War of Independence. This book provides a cogent analysis of Spain's defensive network at the height of the country's imperial strength on the American continent.