Historic Homes of Florida's First Coast (eBook)

Some of the earliest European settlers colonized Northeast Florida whenit was little more than a wilderness. Today, the area is rich in multiculturalheritage and historic significance, and its historic homes stand as a testamentto its intriguing past. Step inside a Second Spanish Period structure that washome to European royalty and visited by iconic film star Greta Garbo. Visit theplaces that inspired works such as Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings's Pulitzerprize-winning novel The Yearling and British composer Frederick Delius's masterpiece, FloridaSuite. Author and award-winning photographer Mary Atwood explores the homesof early colonial settlers, wealthy plantation owners, illustrious Floridaartists and those responsible for shaping Florida's First Coast.

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Some of the earliest European settlers colonized Northeast Florida when it was little more than a wilderness. Today, the area is rich in multicultural heritage and historic significance, and its historic homes stand as a testament to its intriguing past. Step inside a Second Spanish Period structure that was home to European royalty and visited by iconic film star Greta Garbo. Visit the places that inspired works such as Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings's Pulitzer prize-winning novel "e;The Yearling"e; and British composer Frederick Delius's masterpiece, "e;Florida Suite."e; Author and award-winning photographer Mary Atwood explores the homes of early colonial settlers, wealthy plantation owners, illustrious Florida artists and those responsible for shaping Florida's First Coast.