{"product_id":"an-atlas-of-maritime-florida-roger-c-smith-et-al-paperback","title":"An Atlas of Maritime Florida: Roger C. Smith...[Et Al] - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRoger C. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJames J. Miller\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSean M. Kelley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first maritime atlas of Florida offers a generously illustrated introduction to 13,000 years of Florida maritime history and geography, from dugout canoes to modern-day maritime travel and industry. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe atlas begins with an overview of Florida's physical environment, including its bathymetry and shoreline, winds, and currents. Subsequent chapters explore the growth of Florida's maritime industries and survey ship types, lighthouse locations, ports, and navigational hazards like hurricanes and reefs.\u003cbr\u003eThe atlas also gives an overview of the thousands of shipwreck sites in Florida waters, only a handful of which are known to the public. Maps and text explain the many factors that have influenced navigation and losses at sea from prehistoric times to the present. The book is a useful guide for anyone interested in Florida history, shipwrecks, and public access to our state's vast underwater archaeological resources.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished in cooperation with the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research, Division of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first maritime atlas of Florida offers an introduction to 13,000 years of Florida maritime history and geography, from dugout canoes to modern-day maritime travel and industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoger C. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (1949-2020) served as state underwater archaeologist, Bureau of Archaeological Research, Florida Department of State. \u003cb\u003eJames J. Miller\u003c\/b\u003e is state archaeologist and chief of the Bureau of Archaeological Research, Florida Department of State.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.15 x 10.88 x 8.72 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 29, 1997\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49639421313179,"sku":"9780813015125","price":12.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/4602\/1275\/files\/9jObPIo_J99780813015125.webp?v=1790362394","url":"https:\/\/www.statesideqm.com\/products\/an-atlas-of-maritime-florida-roger-c-smith-et-al-paperback","provider":"Stateside Quartermaster, Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}