Built on the site of the abandoned Boca Raton Army Air Field; Florida Atlantic niversity; in the short period since its founding in the 1960s; has come to be a well-regarded institution of higher education in Florida. Overcoming such early challenges as poor road systems in the area; unsuccessful recruitingefforts; and student unrest arising from the Civil Rights Movement and the conflict in Vietnam; university leaders tirelessly promoted the vision that would eventually become a reality�Florida Atlantic University becoming a successful regional university. This engaging pictorial retrospective begins in the days prior to FAU�s first semester and depicts the early players in the school�s establishment; the construction of the first campus buildings; and the legislative planning and funding that made much of it possible. Fascinating original photographs capture student life through the decades�athletic teams and social clubs; dormitories and dining halls; classes and commencement ceremonies�as well as pay tribute to the faculty members and administrators who have helped to shape not just auniversity; but the hearts and minds of countless students through the years.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. disappointedBy Chris DI was hoping for something more in depth on the Outer Banks. This book took me about 30 minutes to read and is a disjointed series of old photos and postcards with descriptions. It read my like a high school project than a serious history of the OBX. It may be better in the paper version as a neat coffee table book. perhaps the pictures would be more visible and interesting. but I do not advise buying the Kindle version if you are looking for a good read on the Outer Banks. Wish I could return a Kindle book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful and informativeBy hatterasman1870Wonderful and informative. May be brief but showcases many of the historical landmarks of the Outer Banks through vintage photographs along with short. informative descriptions. This was not meant to be an in depth look at the entire history of the Outer Banks. Rather. this showcases the more notable landmarks. people. events. etc.6 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Great BookBy A CustomerThis was a great book. The photos of shipwrecks from the Coast Guard archives were awesome. There are also some cool lighthouse shots. Tons of useful information.
