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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: May 1 2006
My wife and I have our second home on Key Biscayne, and my wife bought the book for me as a present on our last visit. I was surprised how Ms Blanks story, pictures, and historical perspectives captivated me. I read it cover to cover and, having been raised in the Miami area, was truely taken by her story telling approach that took me back in time and affected my perspectives. I highly recommend her book.
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( 4 of 4 found this review helpful ) Posted: Mar 26 2005
being a sixth generation south floridian and growing up in coconut grove, i had the pleasure of staying with the pent family (island caretakers) in the mathison lodge and exploring the island with my brother. this was before the causeway was built. the island was reachable only by boat as it was for centuries. i remember driving on the beach in a world war two army jeep watching sea turtles nest without a care in the world. crawfish where abundant on the siltsville flats just to the south and snappers where easily caught at the dock. i bonded with this beautiful island and found the history fasinating. it was a real treat to know that general robert e. lee and general george meade were stationed there as young leutinants assigned to survey the florida keys and build lighthouses. ms blank's research was extraordinay in detail and her writing skills made reading her book a real pleasure. i consider this book a must read for historical buffs. glenn howard, key largo
