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CAPE CORAL BIBLIOGRAPHY

Books of Interest

Adventure Guide to Florida's West Coast by Chelle Koster Walton - From Tampa Bay to Naples and the Everglades, it covers Florida's coastal cities, towns, nature preserves, wilderness areas, and beaches on the state's western shore. Information on water sports is given, plus details on eco-treks into gator territory, hot air balloon rides, air boat excursions, biking trails, cycling routes and historic walking tours.

Al Burt's Florida : Snow birds, Sand Castles, and Self-Rising Crackers by Al Burt, Gary Mormino, Raymond Arsenault - Few people have traveled the state more, or know it more intimately, than Al Burt. For 23 years he wore out tire treads and shoe leather visiting all corners of Florida, capturing its characters like a butterfly collector and pinning them painlessly to newspaper pages

At Water's Edge : The Birds of Florida by Roger Bansemer, Bill Renc - A romantic and informative look at Florida's birds This is more than a simple guide book. It combines handsome and artistic representations of birds along with interesting facts on these wonderful creatures.

The Best Romantic Escapes in Florida : A Lover's Guide to Exceptionally Romantic Inns, Resorts, Restaurants, Activities, and Experiences by Pamela Acheson - No matter what your idea of romance might be, from the ritzy and glitzy to the secluded and simple, it offers romantic choices for everyone. Small inns, quaint hotels, barefoot beach escapes, and sophisticated seaside resorts plus moonlight boat trips, champagne brunches, ideas for passionate packing, and much, much more.

Beyond the Model T : The Other Ventures of Henry Ford by Ford R. Bryan - An enthusiastic and courageous entrepreneur, Henry Ford used profits from the Model T to launch projects in a multitude of areas, from education to rubber production. Presents an unknown Henry Ford, focusing on his experimental humanitarian and business enterprises - including those that failed.

Fodor's 98 Florida (Fodor's Gold Guides) - Andrea Lehman (Editor) - Probably the most famous listing of all the attractions of sunny Florida. Read it first!

Birnbaum's Disneyland : The Official Guide by Stephen Birnbaum (Editor), Tom Passavant (Editor), Jill Safro (Editor) - Comprehensive with everything there is to know about the Magic Kingdom, its shows, restaurants, and attractions, Birnbaum's Disneyland also includes insiders' tips, expert advice on travel and lodging, and special details on other Anaheim and Los Angeles area attractions. 4-color throughout.

>The Book Lover's Guide to Florida by Kevin M. McCarthy - Takes a book lover's road tour of Florida. Filled with literary trivia focusing on writers (fiction, non-fiction, poetry) with at least two "significant" books published since 1950, who lived in and wrote about the state.

Captiva by Randy Wayne White - A great yarn in "Captiva," a tale of treachery and adventure woven with the kind of science and social detail that compels another turn of the page. Fishing aficionados and friends of the Gulf Coast will fall into this one in minutes

Cheap Eats/Florida... 4,000+ Places to Eat on a Budget by Phil Philcox - If Florida's the birthplace of the early-bird special, here's the book that helps you avoid the worms. Its the guide every Florida tourist needs to find a generous meal at delightfully stingy prices, anywhere they travel in the sunshine state.

Edison : Inventing the Century by Neil Baldwin - Uses access to Edison family papers and years of research, it offers a revealing portrait of one of America's greatest inventors: a man whose imagination, dynamism, entrepreneurial brilliance epitomized the American dream.

McNally's Caper by Lawrence Sanders - Palm Beach detective Archy McNally is plunged into danger when he tries to recover a pricey object for a millionaire. While There are a whole series of McNally books, all in Florida, all terrific

Selling the Dream : The Gulf American Corporation and the Building of Cape Coral, Florida by David E. Dodrill - Chronicles the adventures of the Rosen brothers. If you're a history buff, it's a must.

Tropical Depression by Laurence Shames - Murray Zemelman, a.k.a. "the bra king, " leaves his trophy wife and boring lingerie business in New Jersey and heads out to Key West. There he meets up with Tommy Tarpon, a local Native American from an obscure tribe, and together they cook up a plan to build Key West's first legal gambling parlor on Tommy's tribal grounds There are a family of Shames books, all in Florida, all capture the florida life perfectly. Truly enjoyable

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