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Bubble in the Sun: The Florida Boom of the 1920s and How It Brought on the Great Depression,Used
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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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- Q: What is 'Bubble in the Sun' about? A: 'Bubble in the Sun' explores the Florida land boom of the 1920s, detailing how this era of excess contributed to the Great Depression. The author, Christopher Knowlton, examines both the glamorous aspects of the boom and the environmental degradation and social issues that accompanied it.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Christopher Knowlton, known for his previous works such as 'Cattle Kingdom' and his contributions to Fortune magazine.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Bubble in the Sun'? A: 'Bubble in the Sun' was published on January 12, 2021.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 432 pages.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Bubble in the Sun' is categorized under 'Buying & Selling Homes'.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Is there an edition of 'Bubble in the Sun'? A: Yes, this is a reprint edition of 'Bubble in the Sun'.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of economic excess, environmental impact, social inequality, and historical migration patterns during the 1920s in Florida.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insight into the historical events that shaped Florida during the 1920s, including the real estate boom, the societal implications, and the factors leading to the Great Depression.