A History of the Alligator - Florida's Favorite Reptile (Paperback)

Alligators have intrigued Florida's explorers, tourists, photographers, and residents for more than 500 years and become symbols, mascots, pets, medicine, handbags, food, luggage, souvenirs, and attractions. The sport of Alligator hunting and wrestling are explored, along with popular Alligator Farms in Orlando, Palm Beach, St. Augustine, Tampa, and St. Petersburg. See for yourself why Alligators have remained popular draw among Florida's tourists, historians, and residents alike.Author Donald D. Spencer, a noted Florida historian, tells the Alligator's story through more than 270 vintage postcards, including the alligator's criminal record as he documents alligator attacks throughout the state's history. Featuring Alligator Border cards and, with approximate costs of all the postcards shown, postcard collectors worldwide will find this a valuable resource.

General

Imprint:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2008
First published:	November 2008
Authors:	Donald D Spencer
Dimensions:	279 x 215 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	144
ISBN-13:	978-0-7643-3083-4
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7643-3083-7
Barcode:	9780764330834

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