Product Details: Remembering Lee County, Florida
| Author: | Prudy Taylor Board, Prudy Taylor Board |
| Format: | Paperback: 124 pages. |
| Publisher: | History Pr (11/01/2006) |
| ISBN: | 1596291028 |
| ISBN13: | 9781596291027 |
| Reading Level: |
Publisher Notes: Remembering Lee County, Florida
- In this charming retrospective, Lee County native Prudy Taylor Board writes with love, respect, and wry humor as she reveals the true history of Lee County, its communities and some of its most intriguing and prominent pioneers. For example: In 1884, Fort Myers comprised 139 acres at the original site of the town that was platted into a working community. But the burgeoning town that had grown to include about 50 families did not have a newspaper. So when the opportunity to ?kidnap? an editor and his press presented itself, Henry L. Roan, captain of the schooner Lily White, wasted no time. Although a paradise for tourists today, Sanibel was originally noted for its prolific agriculture. By 1896, farmers were shipping a thousand crates of tomatoes a week during their growing season. A few years later, crops included eggplant, beets, squash, green peppers, cucumbers and beans. Unfortunately, the torrential tides of salt water accompanying a disastrous hurricane in 1921 destroyed the groves and arid farms that marked the finish to Sanibel's agricultural prominence. With these delightful historical vignettes, Board presents an interesting and fascinating history of the three cities that presently make up Lee County, Florida. Locals, visitors and newcomers alike are sure to enjoy Board's witty and causal style, and will view the area with a renewed appreciation for its rich past.
Compare Prices: Remembering Lee County, Florida
| Store | Store Rating | Price | Notes/Coupons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $16.18Total Price N/A | New Item free us shipping for items over $25!!! | Go to Store |
Rate & Write a Review: Remembering Lee County, Florida
Rate & Write a Review: Remembering Lee County, Florida
Please send us your feedback on our site. • Find, Compare, Read Reviews & Buy Remembering Lee County, Florida - Online @ Yahoo! Shopping • Want to see your products in Yahoo! Shopping? Build your own online store or Advertise with us. Current Advertisers Sign in • Make money with Yahoo! Shopping APIs, now powering Yahoo! Tech. • Learn more about our paid syndication program. • Sitemap • Top Searches • All Brands
Information about prices, products, services and merchants is provided by third parties and is for informational purposes only. Yahoo! does not represent or warrant the accuracy or reliability of the information, and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use.