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Williams: Hidden History of Fort Myers

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Williams: Hidden History of Fort Myers
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Williams, Cynthia A. HIDDEN HISTORY OF FORT MYERS. The History Press, Charleston. 2017. 8vo. 142, (2) pages. original pictorial card covers. Signed by the author. B&w photos throughout. English text. The David Baker Library. Fine. Although best known as the winter home of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, Fort Myers has one of the most engaging and extraordinary histories of any city in Florida.
The spawn of a hurricane, Fort Myers began as a U.S. Army post during Florida's Seminole Wars. During the Civil War, it became a battleground between Confederates and Yankees for cattle and, after the war, a gun-slinging cowboy town. New York cartoonist Walt McDougall blew into the area on a fishing trip, and his glowing description lured down other wealthy Yankee sportsmen who helped turn this isolated frontier town into a modern tourist destination. Historian and author Cynthia Williams explores the hidden stories behind the growth of this beautiful city. Lot weight: 0 lbs 12oz. Subject(s): American History.