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Ormond Beach, Florida

The New History of Florida: by Michael V. Gannon (University
Press of Florida, c 1996). Twenty-two noted historians and
anthropologists contributed to this work, the first comprehensive
history of the state in 25 years. Writing for both lay and scholarly
audiences, the authors present not only political, economic,
military, and religious information but also social history and
personal experiences.

Apalachee: The land between the rivers by John H. Hann
(University Presses of Florida: University of Florida Press/Florida
State Museum, c1988). The focus in this work is on the Apalachee
Indians and their interactions with the Spanish during the historic
period.

History of the Second Seminole War, 1835-1842: by John K.
Mahon (University Presses of Florida, 1991, c1967). Sets the
Second Seminole War in its broad historical context and
demonstrates the close connection between the coming of this
Indian war and the general issue of Negro slavery.

Indian Mounds of the Atlantic Coast: A guide to sites from
Maine to Florida by Jerry N. McDonald (McDonald & Woodward
Publishing Company, c1987). A guide to the extant publicly
accessible mounds, earthworks, shell middens, stone structures,
and other artificial landscape features built by American Indians in
the Atlantic Coast Region of the U.S.

Archaeology of Pre-Columbian Florida: by Jerald T. Milanich
(University Press of Florida, c1994). This record of Precolumbian
Florida brings to life the 12,000- year story of the Native American
Indians who lived in the state. Describes the indigenous cultures
and explains why they developed as they did. Richly illustrated.

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