Florida is steeped in a cultural blend of history unmatched by any other state. One day at a time; author and historian Nick Wynne offers a glimpse of this quirky and fascinating story; beginning with the 1539 arrival of Hernando de Soto. On February 22; 1959; the legendary five-hundred-mile race at Daytona first began. On March 22; 1982; the space shuttle "Columbia" launched from Cape Canaveral. Camp Blanding experienced a Nazi prisoner riot on December 22; 1943. Enjoy a notable nugget of history a day or a month at a time with this celebration of Sunshine State heritage.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. The critiques are well thought out and easy too readBy MelanieI read this for my philosophy class strangely enough. The other book that we had to read was a bit more of a traditional philosophy book; and honestly; a bit dry. This one was much more engaging. The critiques are well thought out and easy too read. I didnt expect to like this book; but it was much better then I expected it to be.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy LauraGreat history4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Worthwhile and educationalBy CWCVery interesting and insightful treatment of the films in the title and also other related films. This is well written and cogently argued analysis; for the most part. I learned a lot by reading and re-reading it. My only complaint is that at times the treatment of "The Searchers" seemed a little far afield; moving into over-analysis that to me; exceeded the support offered.But; this was a thoroughly enjoyable book that I recommend to anyone interested in American mythology; the movies; and the directors treated in this volume.
