Furniture pieces are explained in detail with a major focus on American furniture, but also including English, European and Oriental pieces. Includes a furniture dating chart and illustrated guide to American furniture terms.
Your Travel Guide to Florida's Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets
Ah, Florida: sun, surf, sand, and senior citizens. But there's much more to discover. Florida is a treasure trove of bizarre travel destinations, and who better to guide you than Charlie Carlson, a tenth-generation Floridian known for his eccentricity. Armed with mosquito netting and a notepad, Charlie has explored swamps, lesser-known roads, and the state's weirdest spots. He uncovers unbelievable tales that blend truth with a hint of unease, much like a gator sighting. From the Skunk Ape and the Devil's Chair of Cassadaga to the She-Man of the Caloosahatchee River, Charlie shares Florida's oddities with fellow fans of the strange. Get ready to be captivated by quirky attractions like the beer-can car, the tombstone for Pearl ("I told you I was sick") Roberts, the Blue Heaven Rooster Graveyard, the Devil Tree, the bowling-ball house, Catalina's ghost, the Mafia House, and Xanadu, the abandoned house of the future. Discover the Wizard of Central Florida and Count Von Cosel and his immortal love. This new entry in the best-selling Weird U.S. series is filled with fascinating facts about the Sunshine State that your history teacher never mentioned. So, hit the highways and byways with your guide, Charlie, for an unforgettable adventure through Florida's weird and wonderful landscape.