Tropical Surge: A History Of Ambition And Disaster On The Florida Shore | 
 enlarge | Author: Benjamin Reilly
Publisher: Pineapple Press (FL)
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 1139381
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 352
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 1.3
ISBN: 1561643300
Dewey Decimal Number: 385.0975941
EAN: 9781561643301
ASIN: 1561643300
Publication Date: April 30, 2005
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Product Description
Engaging historical narrative covering many significant events in the history of south Florida, including the major developments and setbacks in the early years of Miami and Key West, as well as an in-depth look at Henry Flaglers amazing Overseas Railway.This well-written history tells the story of the dramatic battle between human ambition and the reality of the West Indian hurricane. By 1935, at least, the hurricane had won. Includes gripping narratives of the 1919, 1926, and 1935 hurricanes in south Florida and the Keys.
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100 years of South Florida history March 29, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Well written and engaging, appears well researched. Not a 'boring' history book, instead history told with a story line. Describes life in Southeast Florida and the Keys from mid 1800s thru 1930s.
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