Stinking Stones and Rocks of Gold: Phosphate, Fertilizer, and Industrialization in Postbellum South Carolina By Shepherd W. McKinley From our New Perspectives on the History of the South series comes the first ever book on the role of phosphates in the South Carolina plantation economy. In this top-down, bottom-up history, Shepherd McKinley shows how phosphate … Continue reading Stinking Stones and Rocks of Gold
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
UPF by the Numbers II
A new year is a great time to look forward, and we're getting excited about the quincentennial of the discovery of Florida in 2013. As we work on plans to mark the occasional, we thought it'd be interesting to look back at our 67-year history. So, just for fun, here are the top-ten bestselling titles … Continue reading UPF by the Numbers II
It Might As Well Be Spring!
We're excited to offer the first glimpse of the University Press of Florida's spring 2010 catalog to readers of this blog. Click here: UPF Spring 2010 Catalog (please be patient: it takes a little while to load - we'll replace it with a faster file shortly) to browse forthcoming new books! Stay tuned for more on these fascinating … Continue reading It Might As Well Be Spring!
The Florida Bookshelf 