"A solid history of a relatively unknown area of Florida.
His book will be welcomed not only by Florida historians interested in state and local history but also by a much wider reading public."-- Journal of American History.
Rogers writes with vivacity and a quick wit.
The rich detail of destruction by hurricanes and fires; the building of lighthouses, schools, banks, and bars; and the stories of the people who were associated with those events and facilities makes lively reading. "A solid history of a relatively unknown area of Florida