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Description for 20061130
Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 288 pages, 44 b&w photos, sources, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBFL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 142 x 21. Weight in Grams: 381.
Parrotheads, Hemingway aficionados, and sun worshipers view Key West as a tropical paradise, and scores of writers have set tales of mystery and romance on the island. The city's real story - told by Maureen Ogle in this lively and engaging illustrated account - is as fabulous as fiction. 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. In 1861, Union troops seized control of strategically located Key West. In the early 1890s, Key West Cubans helped Jose Marti launch ... Read more
Parrotheads, Hemingway aficionados, and sun worshipers view Key West as a tropical paradise, and scores of writers have set tales of mystery and romance on the island. The city's real story - told by Maureen Ogle in this lively and engaging illustrated account - is as fabulous as fiction. 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. In 1861, Union troops seized control of strategically located Key West. In the early 1890s, Key West Cubans helped Jose Marti launch ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Key West: History of an Island of Dreams
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Weight
381g
Place of Publication
Florida, United States
ISBN
9780813029931
SKU
V9780813029931
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1
About Paperback
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.
Reviews for 20061130
Ogle captures this island city in all its quirky charm. Her story breezes along in typical Key West fashion
full of gossip and humor, with the jolt of a good cup of Cuban coffee.
full of gossip and humor, with the jolt of a good cup of Cuban coffee.