Description: Amelia Island by Rob Hicks This trade paperback book is from the Images of America series. It has one or two photographs on every page with details describing the history, people, places, and events of Amelia Island (see photos #7-#9 for examples). From the back cover:Tiny Amelia Island, in the northeast corner of Florida, was once among the most important ports in the western hemisphere. Before Florida was granted statehood, the island served as an international gateway between Spanish Florida and the English colonies that would later become the United States. Where Spanish monks and pirates once roamed, the island eventually developed into a significant seaport that exported the rich resources of Florida's interior in the late 1800s. This era was known as the Golden Age of Amelia Island and the town located on its north end, Fernandina. The railroad that connected Amelia Island to the Gulf Coast was largely responsible for the Golden Age, as it brought a burgeoning economy and many of the South's most prominent and wealthy figures. Today the island is best known as a resort community but retains the influence and charm of its remarkable past. This book is in very good condition, although a previous owner must have been snacking on Cheetos when opening this book as there are orange stains on the copyright page which have bled through to the previous and facing page (see photos #2-#4). I would try to remove the residue, but I tend to due more harm than good. There is also a crease on the back cover (photos #5 and #6). Otherwise the book appears to be in unread condition. Please see all photos for complete description, including condition. Will ship via USPS Ground Advantage from a smoke-free home. Shipping is calculated based on the size and weight of the packaging and shipping location. I am charged the same amount for shipping as you pay, but I am also charged eBay's fee on that shipping amount. To keep costs low, I may use recycled boxes and packaging materials. All questions are welcome. Thank you for your interest.
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Book Title: Amelia Island
Book Series: Images of America
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Item Length: 9.2 in
Original Language: English
Publication Year: 2007
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Item Height: 0.3 in
Author: Rob Hicks
Features: Illustrated
Genre: History, Photography
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Local History
Item Width: 6.5 in
Number of Pages: 127 Pages
