Nature's Own Attraction: A History of Florida's Roadside Springs

by Thomas Kenning

Book Overview

The decades after World War II were a golden age for roadside attractions in the Sunshine State. The advent of the family automobile put Florida's exotic flora and fauna within easy reach for millions of curious Americans. Entrepreneurs were happy to meet that demand, setting up for-profit nature parks around four of Florida's most splendid natural springs--at Silver Springs, Homosassa, Rainbow Springs, and Weeki Wachee. To distinguish themselves...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1634993144
• ISBN13: 9781634993142
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: America Through Time
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.4" x 9.2"