{"product_id":"detour-central-florida-history-by-the-roadside-9781467170390","title":"Detour Central Florida: History by the Roadside","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the Real Central Florida \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCentral Florida is more than theme parks and condos. Beneath the surface lies a rich and surprising past. River pirates once ruled its inland waterways. Spanish forts and Confederate hideouts marked its wild frontier.Tarpon Springs became home to the largest Greek-American community in the U.S. French pirates sailed through Pinellas County's bays and barrier islands. During Prohibition, the Harris Chain of Lakes tied the region to Caribbean rum-runners and Gatsby-style parties.Along the Treasure Coast, lighthouse keepers risked their lives to guide sailors past deadly shoals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative Floridian Jennifer Husmann brings these forgotten stories to life with vivid detail and deep research. Perfect for readers who love Florida history, hidden places, and real stories from the past. Take a journey through Central Florida like you've never seen it before--authentic, adventurous, and full of untold tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Husmann\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e History Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e History \u0026amp; Guide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.7lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.99h x 5.99w x 0.56d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781467170390","brand":"History Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45361491771529,"sku":"9781467170390","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_945419aa-20b4-4375-b347-cab68a0dda99.jpg?v=1773169519","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/detour-central-florida-history-by-the-roadside-9781467170390","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}