Fans of FX’s incredibly popular American Horror Story: Coven recognize Madame Lalaurie and Marie Laveau as characters played by Kathy Bates and Angela Bassett in a mesmerizing world of intrigue, witchcraft, and gore set in New Orleans. Carolyn Long, the author of biographies on both of these fascinating women - Lalaurie and Laveau - undoubtedly … Continue reading American Horror Story: Coven Fantasy v. Fact Episode #1
TD Allman on Miami: City of the Future
An Interview with TD Allman author of Miami: City of the Future “In every epoch, Miami urges us to eat, drink and be merry. It is, always has been and may always be a fabulous party town, even when canals replace the freeways, and Miami truly does become ‘the Venice of the Americas.”’ TD Allman is … Continue reading TD Allman on Miami: City of the Future
Now Available: New Books for December and January
The University Press of Florida is pleased to announce the publication of seven new books: Florida Sinkholes: Science and Policy By Robert Brinkmann Danger lurks beneath Florida’s tropical surface. This fascinating book is a comprehensive guide to understanding how sinkholes form and what to do about them. Kongo across the … Continue reading Now Available: New Books for December and January
The Charm & Wisdom of Eleanor Roosevelt
Interview with Michele Wehrwein Albionauthor ofThe Quotable Eleanor RooseveltEven the harshest critics of Eleanor Roosevelt succumbed to her disarming grace in person. Author Michele Albion explains how she was charmed by this nontraditional, inspirational first lady through her articulate and opinionated quotes—and why Eleanor’s wisdom continues to resonate today. The Quotable Eleanor Roosevelt is available now.University Press … Continue reading The Charm & Wisdom of Eleanor Roosevelt
The Worst Ship-Bridge Collision in U.S. History Happened in Tampa Bay
Interview with Bill DeYoung author of Skyway: The True Story of Tampa Bay's Signature Bridge and the Man Who Brought It Down Overshadowed by the eruption of Mount St. Helen and the Cuban refugee crisis, the tragic collapse of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in 1980 is finally getting the attention it deserves. Bill DeYoung tells … Continue reading The Worst Ship-Bridge Collision in U.S. History Happened in Tampa Bay
Award Winners!
Congratulations to Michele Wehrwein Albion, author of The Quotable Henry Ford and winner of the 2013 Henry Ford Heritage Association Book Award! The award is given to those who exemplify the HFHA mission statement: "To foster interest in the life and accomplishments of Henry Ford, and to preserve and interpret the landmarks associated with his … Continue reading Award Winners!
The Fight for Equality in Shared Spaces
To Render Invisible: Jim Crow and Public Life in New South Jacksonville By Robert Cassanello Available Now Today’s "Occupy" movement churned up some important questions about who gets to use urban public spaces. But in fact, the same issues have haunted U.S. cities for over a hundred years. To Render Invisible takes us back to nineteenth-century … Continue reading The Fight for Equality in Shared Spaces
The Land Ponce de Leon Found: La Florida Symposium Celebrates State’s 500th Anniversary
LA FLORIDA A VIVA FLORIDA 500 SPECIAL EVENT! JOIN US ON SATURDAY, APRIL 6 On Saturday, April 6, coinciding with the 500th anniversary of Juan Ponce de Leon’s arrival on Florida’s east coast, University Press of Florida (UPF) welcomes the public to attend La Florida, a commemorative symposium considering the world, culture and environment encountered … Continue reading The Land Ponce de Leon Found: La Florida Symposium Celebrates State’s 500th Anniversary
A Story of Love and Hardship during the Civil War
How are you spending this Valentine's Day? Be it a with a loved one, contentedly flying solo, commiserating with pals, or ignoring the holiday altogether, let this remarkable story get you in the spirit. The unfaltering devotion of a Civil War-era couple that endured two years of separation is chronicled by their handwritten correspondence. Hardship, … Continue reading A Story of Love and Hardship during the Civil War
A History of Andersonville Prison – Sonia Dickey UPF staff guest post
Cutting Edge Scholarship & Academic Mentorship: Considering "A History of Andersonville Prison" by Sonia Dickey Sonia Dickey wears several hats here at UPF, balancing subrights and permissions, grants coordination, and acquisitions responsibilities. In this guest post, she responds to the 2012 UPF staff retreat assignment with a thoughtful consideration of "History of Andersonville Prison," by Ovid … Continue reading A History of Andersonville Prison – Sonia Dickey UPF staff guest post
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