Project Gutenberg 2013-11-15 Public domain in the USA. 265 Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis) 1819 1885 Upham, S. C. (Samuel Curtis) Florida: Past and present together with notes from Sunland, on the Manatee River, Gulf Coast of South Florida: its climate, soil, and productions Produced by Ann Jury, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Florida: Past and Present" by Samuel C. Upham is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the development and characteristics of Florida, with a particular focus on the Manatee region of South Florida, detailing its climate, soil, and agricultural potential. Upham provides insights into the state’s tumultuous history, from its Native American presence to European exploration and settlement, positioning Florida as both a place of natural bounty and historical significance. At the start of the book, Upham discusses Florida's early reputation, which was largely defined by its association with exotic wildlife and frequent conflict, particularly with the Native American tribes. He reflects on notable historical figures such as Ponce de León and Hernando de Soto, tracing their explorations and the challenges they faced. The author highlights the transformation of Florida from a sparsely populated and often violent frontier to an area recognized for its agricultural opportunities, celebrating its climate and the health benefits it offers to visitors. This opening chapter sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Florida’s past and present, illustrating the author’s affection for the region and its potential for future growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/44189/44189-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Florida -- Description and travel Manatee County (Fla.) Florida -- History F296 Text Category: History - Other Category: History - American 328918 2025-07-17T16:38:57.270706 text/html 262588 2024-10-23T19:46:11 text/html 2610901 2025-07-17T16:39:04.194659 application/epub+zip 2611198 2025-07-17T16:38:58.384728 application/epub+zip 130883 2025-07-17T16:38:57.727719 application/epub+zip 2292196 2025-07-17T16:39:08.154684 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2299249 2025-07-17T16:39:03.417702 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 242135 2022-09-20T07:21:14.778384 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 186285 2025-07-17T16:38:56.180751 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 186137 2024-11-28T01:24:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17608 2025-07-17T16:39:08.299638 application/rdf+xml 22713 2025-07-17T16:38:57.838699 image/jpeg 3904 2025-07-17T16:38:57.784686 image/jpeg 2566525 2025-07-17T16:38:57.335799 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia