WINTER, Nevin O.
Florida: Land of Enchantment.
Boston: The Page Company , 1918.
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"Florida it was named - the land of flowers": First edition of Nevin O. Winter's Florida: The Land of Enchantment
First edition of this finely illustrated celebration of the state of Florida, authored by wealthy Toledo industrialist Nevin O. Wilson. Octavo, original publisher's decorative binding, pictorial endpapers, tissue-guarded frontispiece in color, illustrated with dozens of plates from period photographs, hand-colored folding map of the state of Florida. In near fine condition. Ownership inscription. A beautiful example of this work.
Winter's homage to "The Land of Enchantment" includes an account of its romantic history from the days of Ponce de Leon and other early explorers and settlers including the Native Americans; a survey of its climate, lakes, and rivers and a description of its scenic wonders and abundant animal and bird life; and a comprehensive review of the state as "the unsurpassed and justly celebrated winter resort of America, with unparalleled attractions for health and pleasure seekers, nature lovers, motorists and sporstmen."
Florida: Land of Enchantment.
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