Miami Beach is unrivaled in the annals of American resort history; and nobody in the country can tell its story better than renowned local historian and resident of Miami for more than six decades Seth H. Bramson. From the 1870 arrival of the Lums on an inhospitable mangrove sandbar to a modern-day hospitality mecca; enjoy this beachfront view of the people and places; booms and busts; reinventions and rebirths of one of the greatest resort cities on earth. Featuring nearly two hundred stunning images drawn mostly from previously unpublished private collections; this is truly a one-of-a-kind trip to Miami Beach.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Nice SurpriseBy RosevithaI do not remember how I stumbled upon this book; but it was indeed a lucky day. As a student of theater; this book has opened up an interest in further investigation of Victorian performance. I must admit that theater history often jumps from Restoration performance to 20th century theory; with little mention of the female presence. This book is a welcome addition to little researched areas of women and public performance.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A very good historical account of a time when women had little ...By Freiuml; von Frauml;auml;hsen zu LorenzburgA very good historical account of a time when women had little means of independent income. Mediumship and the "theatre of trance" was a possible way to fame and riches.
