A History of the Pioneers: The Florida Keys, Volume 1

by John Viele

Book Overview

Today, on the Keys between Key West and the mainland, some 40,000 residents and thousands of visitors fish, swim, sail, and dive in the crystal clear waters off a tropical reef; relax in the sun and cooling trade wind breezes; and sleep in the air-conditioned comfort of their homes and hotel rooms. On these same islands, as short a time as 80 years ago, fewer than 300 inhabitants tried to eke out a living without benefit of electricity, running water,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1561644943
• ISBN13: 9781561644940
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Pineapple Press
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"