“Not only is this historical fiction work "a good read," it offers up a lot of history about Florida that most people do not know. Real people who helped develop the state are interspersed with the lives of the main characters and, from Jacksonville to Tampa to Miami, a glimpse of early 1900s Florida becomes real. Great way to learn customs of the Seminole Indians, to "experience a hurricane," and to learn about the beginnings of the Florida Everglades problems.
Editor, Nature Coastlines Magazine
“Best book I‘ve ever read.”
Rowena Spear, Survivor of 1926 Hurricane
“Educational and entertaining.”
Patrick Smith, author A Land Remembered
“In the Shadow of the Lone Cypress was so interesting that I could not put it down until I finished reading it. After reading the book I had to find out where the Seminoles went during the 1926 storm. After Hurricane Frances, I checked out the Lone Cypress. It was still standing as it has for hundrends of years.”
"You will love this book; it is the most enjoyable history course you will ever take."
Betty Van Gorder, Former Reading
Specialist and Education Professor
