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All Aboard! A History of Florida’s Railroads
By Stephanie Murphy-LupoOn Sale: 01/15/2016
Florida's size and shape meant a largely remote interior until shortly before the Civil War. The catalysts for blasting through that anonymity were three ambitious and very different visionaries who built railroads linking east to west and north to south: Henry Morrison Flagler, David Levy Yulee, and Henry Bradley Plant. Their iron horses transported people––rich Northern tourists, rural settlers, slaves, and hired hands––and goods from around the state and the globe: oysters, cattle, sugar cane, molasses, and phosphate. Versions of the main lines run today––hauling freight in and out of the state and carrying passengers to connecting lines nationwide.
Yet Florida’s size and shape still get in the way of efficient auto trips and affordable inter-state air travel. A private company is today planning to build a high-speed passenger train from Miami to Orlando. All Aboard is the complete history of railways in the state of Florida––telling the tale of its beginnings as well as its future.
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About the Author:Stephanie Murphy-Lupo is an author, freelance writer, and photographer. As a journalist, she has written about her experiences exploring numerous American destinations. She lives in West Palm Beach, Florida.
About Globe Pequot:Globe Pequot is the trade division of Rowman & Littlefield. Our flagship imprint celebrates all things local, creating books that appeal to visitors and residents alike. Our authors are leading experts on the people, places, food, art, culture and craftsmanship of the regions they cover—primarily New England, the mid-Atlantic and Florida.__________________________________________________________________________________________
Globe Pequot | The Trade Division of Rowman & Littlefield Distributed by National Book Network | 1-800-462-6420All Aboard!: A History of Florida’s Railroadsby Stephanie Murphy-LupoJanuary 2016 9781493017898 $19.95 paperback
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