{"product_id":"forts-of-florida-a-guidebook-paperback","title":"Forts of Florida: A Guidebook - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRodney Carlisle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLoretta Carlisle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA quick and accurate tour guide to Florida's military past\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This comprehensive book of Florida forts will shock readers with its historical insight and depth. A must-read for anyone planning a vacation to any of Florida's iconic historical landmarks.\"--Matthew J. Clavin, author of \u003ci\u003eToussaint Louverture and the American Civil War\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Florida's military past is multi-layered and few books can match this one in demonstrating the complexity of its dimensions.\"--Joe Knetsch, author of \u003ci\u003eFear and Anxiety on the Florida Frontier\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause of its extensive coastline--the longest of any state--Florida has always been at the forefront of U.S. military defense. The state's unique military history is revealed in its forts and outposts and in the museums maintained at those sites today.\u003cbr\u003e This vivid guidebook focuses on those places that offer more than a simple historical marker to visitors. While there are numerous sites that have been important in the state's military history, \u003ci\u003eForts of Florida\u003c\/i\u003e highlights the twenty-four locations that still have existing features, whether ruins, reconstructions, or preserved structures. All are open to the public, and many are among the state's most popular tourist destinations, including Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas, and the Air Museum at the Pensacola Air Station.\u003cbr\u003e Accompanied by historic and contemporary photographs, maps, and engravings, each entry discusses the architecture and context of the site in relation to Florida and U.S. history. The thorough background descriptions will benefit those planning first-time trips, as well as those who have long enjoyed visiting these sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause of its extensive coastline the longest of any state Florida has always been at the forefront of military defense whether Spanish, British, Confederate, or American. The state's unique military history is revealed in its forts and outposts and in the museums maintained at those sites today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This richly illustrated volume provides the history of military fortifications in Florida from the earliest European settlements to the present, while focusing on those places that offer more than a simple historical marker to visitors. There are numerous sites that have been important in the state's military history; Forts of Florida highlights the twenty-four locations that still have existing features whether ruins, reconstructions, or preserved structures. All are open to the public, and many are among the state's most popular tourist destinations, including Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas, and the Air Museum at the Pensacola Air Station.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Accompanied by historic and contemporary photographs, maps, and engravings, each entry discusses the architecture and context of the site in relation to Florida and U.S. history. The thorough background descriptions will benefit those planning first-time trips, as well as those who have long enjoyed visiting these sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive book of Florida forts will shock readers with its historical insight and depth. A must-read for anyone planning a vacation to any of Florida's iconic historical landmarks.--Matthew J. Clavin, author of \u003ci\u003eToussaint Louverture and the American Civil War\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Florida's military past is multi-layered and few books can match this one in demonstrating the complexity of its dimensions.\"--Joe Knetsch, author of \u003ci\u003eFear and Anxiety on the Florida Frontier\u003c\/i\u003e Because of its extensive coastline--the longest of any state--Florida has always been at the forefront of military defense--whether Spanish, British, Confederate, or American. The state's unique military history is revealed in its forts and outposts and in the museums maintained at those sites today.This richlyillustrated volume provides the history of military fortifications in Florida from the earliest European settlements to the present, while focusing on those places that offer more than a simple historical marker to visitors. There are numerous sites that have been important in the state's military history; \u003ci\u003eForts of Florida\u003c\/i\u003e highlights the twenty-four locations that still have existing features--whether ruins, reconstructions, or preserved structures. All are open to the public, and many are among the state's most popular tourist destinations, including Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas, and the Air Museum at the Pensacola Air Station.Accompanied by historic and contemporary photographs, maps, and engravings, each entry discusses the architecture and context of the site in relation to Florida and U.S. history. The thorough background descriptions will benefit those planning first-time trips, as well as those who have long enjoyed visiting these sites. Rodney Carlisle, professor emeritus of history at Rutgers University, is the author and editor of more than thirty books including \u003ci\u003eSovereignty at Sea: U.S. Merchant Ships and American Entry into World War I\u003c\/i\u003e. Loretta Carlisle is a professional photographer whose images have been published in a wide range of book series.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRodney Carlisle, professor emeritus of history at Rutgers University, is the author and editor of over thirty books including \u003ci\u003eSovereignty at Sea: U.S. Merchant Ships and American Entry into World War I\u003c\/i\u003e. Loretta Carlisle is a professional photographer whose images have been published in a wide number of book series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 25, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45762686681285,"sku":"9780813040127","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/YWtrYVBya291WW45MVRaVDhDU3hadz09.webp?v=1770356992","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/forts-of-florida-a-guidebook-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}