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Finding the Fountain of Youth : Ponce de Leon and Florida's Magical Waters by Rick Kilby (2013, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherUniversity Press of Florida

ISBN-100813044871

ISBN-139780813044873

eBay Product ID (ePID)143553541

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Book TitleFinding the Fountain of Youth : Ponce De Leon and Florida's Magical Waters

Number of Pages144 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicUnited States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, Fl, Ga, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV), United States / South / South Atlantic (DC, De, Fl, Ga, Md, Nc, SC, VA, WV), Adventurers & Explorers, Expeditions & Discoveries

Publication Year2013

IllustratorYes

GenreTravel, Biography & Autobiography, History

AuthorRick Kilby

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in

Item Weight14.9 Oz

Item Length7 in

Item Width10.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2012-046697

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal398.209759

SynopsisJuan Ponce de León reached the shores of Florida in 1513. Although the myth of the conquistador's quest for the fountain of youth was debunked long ago, his fabled search remains tied to the image of the Sunshine State. Featuring reproductions of hundreds of eye-catching postcards, vintage advertisements, vibrant photos, and other "Ponceabilia," Finding the Fountain Youth reveals how Florida itself has been transformed into a veritable fountain of youth, a paradisiacal playground, a utopia of rejuvenating springs and supple mermaids., "Just seeing the nostalgic advertisements, postcards, and photos is enough to make readers reclaim their own youth, no matter how far removed from it they may be."--Tim Hollis, author of Selling the Sunshine State "Tells the story of how a myth became so pervasive in Florida culture--to the point that Fountains of Youth sprang up all over."--Lu Vickers, author of Weeki Wachee Mermaids Juan Ponce de León reached the shores of Florida on April 2, 1513. Although historians have long debunked the myth of the conquistador's search for the Fountain of Youth, his fabled quest remains inextricably tied to the image of the Sunshine State. Even today, Florida's mythical, magical waters--some reputed to have healing powers--remain a potent part of the state's appeal for tourists and residents alike. Featuring reproductions of eye-catching postcards, vintage advertisements, vibrant photos, and other "Ponceabilia," Finding the Fountain of Youth reveals how Florida itself has been transformed into a veritable Fountain of Youth, a paradisiacal playground, a utopia of rejuvenating springs and beautiful mermaids. More than a collection of nostalgic kitsch, however, the book also addresses the very real problem of protecting Florida's fragile springs. These pristine waters--numbering more than 700--were once revered by the Timucua and Calusa and celebrated by a variety of writers, including William Bartram and Harriet Beecher Stowe. In time, some became known as Panacea Springs or Epiritu Santo Springs, new names meant to extol their sacred nature to visitors in polka-dotted bathing suits and Panama hats. Today, world-famous sites such as Silver Springs, known for crystal-clear underwater photographs and iconic glass-bottomed boats, are cloudy; others are on the verge of disappearing altogether as new housing developments and businesses draw down the underlying aquifer. Through five hundred years of history, the search for water has defined Florida. That is no less true for today's residents as it was for mid-twentieth-century tourists or even Ponce de León himself. Finding the Fountain of Youth is a delightful reminder of journeys past--and a peek at those to come., "Just seeing the nostalgic advertisements, postcards, and photos is enough to make readers reclaim their own youth, no matter how far removed from it they may be."--Tim Hollis, author of Selling the Sunshine State "Tells the story of how a myth became so pervasive in Florida culture--to the point that Fountains of Youth sprang up all over."--Lu Vickers, author of Weeki Wachee Mermaids Juan Ponce de Le n reached the shores of Florida on April 2, 1513. Although historians have long debunked the myth of the conquistador's search for the Fountain of Youth, his fabled quest remains inextricably tied to the image of the Sunshine State. Even today, Florida's mythical, magical waters--some reputed to have healing powers--remain a potent part of the state's appeal for tourists and residents alike. Featuring reproductions of eye-catching postcards, vintage advertisements, vibrant photos, and other "Ponceabilia," Finding the Fountain of Youth reveals how Florida itself has been transformed into a veritable Fountain of Youth, a paradisiacal playground, a utopia of rejuvenating springs and beautiful mermaids. More than a collection of nostalgic kitsch, however, the book also addresses the very real problem of protecting Florida's fragile springs. These pristine waters--numbering more than 700--were once revered by the Timucua and Calusa and celebrated by a variety of writers, including William Bartram and Harriet Beecher Stowe. In time, some became known as Panacea Springs or Epiritu Santo Springs, new names meant to extol their sacred nature to visitors in polka-dotted bathing suits and Panama hats. Today, world-famous sites such as Silver Springs, known for crystal-clear underwater photographs and iconic glass-bottomed boats, are cloudy; others are on the verge of disappearing altogether as new housing developments and businesses draw down the underlying aquifer. Through five hundred years of history, the search for water has defined Florida. That is no less true for today's residents as it was for mid-twentieth-century tourists or even Ponce de Le n himself. Finding the Fountain of Youth is a delightful reminder of journeys past--and a peek at those to come., "Just seeing the nostalgic advertisements, postcards, and photos is enough to make readers reclaim their own youth, no matter how far removed from it they may be."--Tim Hollis, author of Selling the Sunshine State "Tells the story of how a myth became so pervasive in Florida culture--to the point that Fountains of Youth sprang up all over."--Lu Vickers, author of Weeki Wachee Mermaids Juan Ponce de Leon reached the shores of Florida on April 2, 1513. Although historians have long debunked the myth of the conquistador's search for the Fountain of Youth, his fabled quest remains inextricably tied to the image of the Sunshine State. Even today, Florida's mythical, magical waters--some reputed to have healing powers--remain a potent part of the state's appeal for tourists and residents alike. Featuring reproductions of eye-catching postcards, vintage advertisements, vibrant photos, and other "Ponceabilia," Finding the Fountain of Youth reveals how Florida itself has been transformed into a veritable Fountain of Youth, a paradisiacal playground, a utopia of rejuvenating springs and beautiful mermaids. More than a collection of nostalgic kitsch, however, the book also addresses the very real problem of protecting Florida's fragile springs. These pristine waters--numbering more than 700--were once revered by the Timucua and Calusa and celebrated by a variety of writers, including William Bartram and Harriet Beecher Stowe. In time, some became known as Panacea Springs or Epiritu Santo Springs, new names meant to extol their sacred nature to visitors in polka-dotted bathing suits and Panama hats. Today, world-famous sites such as Silver Springs, known for crystal-clear underwater photographs and iconic glass-bottomed boats, are cloudy; others are on the verge of disappearing altogether as new housing developments and businesses draw down the underlying aquifer. Through five hundred years of history, the search for water has defined Florida. That is no less true for today's residents as it was for mid-twentieth-century tourists or even Ponce de Leon himself. Finding the Fountain of Youth is a delightful reminder of journeys past--and a peek at those to come.

LC Classification NumberGR941.F68K55 2013