South Florida its Builders, its Resources, its Industries and Climatic Advantages

Tampa, Florida: The Tampa Daily Times, 1924. Hardcover. Very Good. 4to 11" - 13" tall; 11 5/8" x 8 1/2". String tied faux black leater over thick boards, titles stamped in black, Seal of the State of Florida in gold on front cover. 201 pages. A fantastic marketing piece for South Florida, meant to be distributed throughout the country to entice business and families to emigrate. The book had three stated goals: to prove to grain and stock farmers of the Corn and Wheat belts that Florida was a more profitable place to produce; that it's a wonderful place to live; to promote the movers and shakers of the area. Dozens of photos accompany a detailed portrayal of the present economic circumstances, a history of Tampa, writeups on Kissimmee, Lakeland, Tarpon Springs, Winter Haven and more. There are also a couple dozen biographies of prominent folks including the Ringling Brothers, John and Charles. A comprehensive look at South Florida commerce in the years before the Depression. OCLC records 16 locations; one other in internet commerce (ours in far better condition) as of April 2016. Condition: Very good plus: lightly worn and dust soiled boards with some exposure at corners; pages unmarked and odor free; small 1/4" x 1/8" loss to upper inner margin of front free endpaper and first (blank) leaf; several pages with insignificant foxing. Please do not hesitate to contact us for additional information and/or photos and we will respond promptly. We package our items carefully, ship daily, and have a no hassle returns policy--your satisfaction is guaranteed. We are members of the Texas Booksellers Association and the Independent Online Booksellers Association and adhere to their rules of ethics.