The state of Florida has a unique place in the annals of national history and has been a constant contributor to the countryrsquo;s identity. The 51 men who have served as the statersquo;s governors are an essential part of its complex identity and have produced resonant material for historians of all ages. They have been farmers; generals; boat captains; restaurant owners; presidents; and sons of presidents. They have been given the office by both popular mandate and the happenstance of fate. These individuals have represented virtually every category of what it means to be a Floridian. Their lasting legacies can be felt every day by the statersquo;s citizens. Since the drainage of the Everglades and the transformation of swamplands into beachfront paradises; Florida has lured Americans from various states to its sunny shores. It has seceded from the Union; determined the final verdict in many presidential elections; was the site of railroad monopolies; developed into a playground of the rich; and is the birthplace of a new kind of theme parkmdash;all while being led by these distinct individuals who; at their core; were Floridians first.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Mary Whytes paintings are amazing and so are the storiesBy JC43Mary Whytes paintings are amazing and so are the stories! I love her work and the Kindle version didnt diminish their beauty.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Mary Whyte; a treasure for the eye and the heart.By Patricia A. ArndtMy book is traveling right now; having been enjoyed by me; now onto others who have not had the pleasure of seeing Mary Whytes incredible talent! She has captured the raw emotion ; the very essence of these beautiful southern women. He talent as a water colorist is as if she captures the very soul of the human with her strokes. Truly a pleasure for the eye; also the heart in her story . Will buy more of her work. Loved every page!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Down Bohicket RoadBy Edith EptingI love this book. Mrs. Whyte seems to be the same kind of person I am. I love anything pertaining to the South and its culture.We have 2 acres in Beaufort S.C. on St.Helena Island (one which is for sale I might add) and their is a lady there that has a restaurant she cooks Gullah type foods and makes baskets to sell.. I love the way Mrs. Whyte fit into the community of these wonderful people and became a part of their lives.Her paintings are so inspiring. Also the Christian Faith these women had that God would provide for them NO MATTER WHAT! The quilt making and the way she expressed all the love that was stitched into each and everyone. I only wish I could have been there along side of them talking and giving God the Glory. God bless you for taking the time to write this book.I felt like I was right there with you.Mrs. Whyte;your paintings are so "AWE INSPIRING."God has given you two great talents.Writing and painting. Edith S. Epting
