Key West - History of an Island of Dreams

Informationen zum Autor Maureen Ogle is the author of Ambitious Brew: The Story of the Immigrants and Entrepreneurs Who Invented American Beer and All the Modern Conveniences: American Household Plumbing! 1840-1890. Klappentext Personalities and events are wrapped in Ogle's unique and candid history of Key West! an account that will fascinate past and president citizens of the Conch Republic! history buffs! and the millions of tourists who love this colorful island city. 44 photos. Zusammenfassung In the two centuries since the city's pioneer founders battled Indians! pirates! and deadly disease! Key West has stood at the crossroads of American history. Scores of writers have set tales of mystery and romance on the island of Key West. This book present an illustrated account of the city's real story.

Product details

• Authors: Maureen Ogle
• Publisher: University Press Of Florida
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.07.2006
• EAN: 9780813029931
• ISBN: 978-0-8130-2993-1
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 203 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; History - U.S., USA Süden, South Atlantic States, HISTORY / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)