Florida's Antebellum Homes by John Parks

Florida's Antebellum Homes by John Parks

Florida's antebellum architecture reflects the state's singular history and the realities faced and enjoyed by her early citizens. Threats from Native Americans dictated that the homes of early frontiersmen incorporate in their design defensive features, and many felt the need to locate within small towns. Many planters held close family and business ties with the older, more established South, which encouraged elaborate homes that could easily fit into the plantation architecture of South Carolina, Georgia, or Mississippi. Influences from the state's two ruling countries-Spain and England-also gave way to unique design.

Florida's Antebellum Homes features images of buildings that incorporate various combinations of these design features. In addition, some of the public structures shown here reflect the emerging senses of personal affluence, civic pride, and political development. Unfortunately, some of these buildings no longer exist; they fell prey to natural catastrophes, unbridled expansion, and the relentless march of Florida's exacting climate. Many, however, remain in pristine condition and invite the public to appreciate them today, much as earlier Floridians reveled in their stateliness.

Wynne, Lewis N.: - In Florida in the Civil War, authors Lewis N. Wynne and Robert A. Taylor have captured, in both word and image, the essence of a Southern state and the people caught up in the maelstrom of an epic conflict that reverberates to this day. Illustrated with historic photographs, sketches, documents, and other images culled from a variety of sources, this important volume tells the story of Florida's unique role in the most divisive chapter of American history.

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ISBN 13	9780738516172
ISBN 10	0738516171
Title	Florida's Antebellum Homes
Author	Lewis Wynne
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Arcadia Publishing
Year published	2004-07-08
Number of pages	144
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.