St. John’s River : An Illustrated History

St. Johns River begins in the swamps in southeast Florida, then passes 310 miles through many lakes, communities, forests, and swamps north towards the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville. As a resource, it has been enjoyed by millions, but few know its full and fascinating story. It was explored by both the Spanish and French, and hosted a thriving Steamboat trade. Today it has become a popular recreation and tourist site.
Illustrated by 300 vintage postcards, this book takes a virtual tour from St. Johns River’s source to its basin, with stories of its history, tributaries, cities, and attractions along the way.By (author) Donald SpencerDonald D. Spencer writes about the cities of Florida and its attractions, and includes vintage postcards that he has collected for 35 years.300 color imagesAn Illustrated History300 color images