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Bubble In The Sun: The Florida Boom Of The 1920S And How It Brought On The Great Depression
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Christopher Knowlton, Author Of Cattle Kingdom And Former Fortune Writer, Takes An Indepth Look At The Spectacular Florida Land Boom Of The 1920S And Shows How It Led Directly To The Great Depression.The 1920S In Florida Was A Time Of Incredible Excess, Immense Wealth, And Precipitous Collapse. The Decade There Produced The Largest Human Migration In American History, Far Exceeding The Settlement Of The West, As Millions Flocked To The Grand Hotels And The New Cities That Rose Rapidly From The Teeming Wetlands. The Boom Spawned A New Subdivision Civilizationand The Most Egregious Largescale Assault On The Environment In The Name Of Progress. Nowhere Was The Glitz And Froth Of The Roaring Twenties More Excessive Than In Florida. Here Was Vegas Before There Was A Vegas: Gambling Was Condoned And So Was Drinking, Since Prohibition Was Not Enforced. Tycoons, Crooks, And Celebrities Arrived En Masse To Promote Or Exploit This New And Dazzling American Frontier In The Sunshine. Yet, The Import And Deep Impact Of These Historical Events Have Never Been Explored Thoroughly Until Now.In Bubble In The Sun Christopher Knowlton Examines The Grand Artistic And Entrepreneurial Visions Behind Coral Gables, Boca Raton, Miami Beach, And Other Storied Sites, As Well As The Darker Side Of The Frenzy. For While Giant Fortunes Were Being Made And Lost And The Nightlife Raged More Raucously Than Anywhere Else, The Pure Beauty Of The Everglades Suffered Wanton Ruination And The Workers, Mostly Black, Who Built And Maintained The Boom, Endured Grievous Abuses.Knowlton Breathes Dynamic Life Into The Forces That Made And Wrecked Florida During The Decade: The Real Estate Moguls Carl Fisher, George Merrick, And Addison Mizner, And The Onceinacentury Hurricane Whose Aftermath Triggered The Stock Market Crash. This Essential Account Is A Revelatoryand Rivetinghistory Of An Era That Still Affects Our Country Today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Bubble in the Sun'? A: 'Bubble in the Sun' by Christopher Knowlton examines the Florida land boom of the 1920s and its connection to the Great Depression, highlighting both the economic excesses and environmental impacts of that era.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Bubble in the Sun' is Christopher Knowlton, who is known for his works such as 'Cattle Kingdom' and has experience as a writer for Fortune magazine.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Bubble in the Sun' is available in a hardcover binding, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Bubble in the Sun' was published on January 14, 2020.
- Q: How many pages does 'Bubble in the Sun' contain? A: The book 'Bubble in the Sun' has a total of 432 pages.
- Q: Is 'Bubble in the Sun' a first edition? A: Yes, 'Bubble in the Sun' is classified as a first edition.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: 'Bubble in the Sun' covers topics such as real estate moguls, the social dynamics of the 1920s in Florida, and the environmental consequences of the land boom.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of writing style? A: Christopher Knowlton's writing style in 'Bubble in the Sun' is engaging and informative, aiming to bring historical events to life with detailed narratives.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: 'Bubble in the Sun' is ideal for readers interested in American history, economics, environmental issues, and the cultural aspects of the 1920s.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in 'Bubble in the Sun'? A: Key themes in 'Bubble in the Sun' include economic boom and bust, environmental degradation, social inequality, and the impact of historical events on contemporary society.