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Epic Fires of Fort Myers


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Fire gave impetus to the formation of Lee County; fire cost Fort Myers its position as the epicenter of sport fishing and bragging rights as Tarpon Capital of the World; and between 1903 and 1907, fire threatened to reduce the entire business district to smoldering rubble, not once, but twice. Volume 1 of Epic Fires is a compelling chronology covering five fires, with stories of total loss and devastation, gritty courage, larger-than-life heroics and, above all, pioneer perseverance.

As fascinating as these vignettes are on their own merits, the real charm of Epic Fires is its ability to transport readers back in time to experience what life was like during the timeframe in which each fire occurred. The Chapter Notes accompanying each fire provide hundreds of new facts, figures and observations based upon in-depth research into the annals of Fort Myers' historical records. Each chapter also contains expert analysis of the fires and offers fire prevention and safety tips relevant to the present day. This instruction is informed by the extensive education, training and experience of the current and past chiefs of the Fort Myers Fire Department.

"Epic Fires is epic storytelling and a riveting read. The author's exhaustive research has produced a book that is far from exhausting. It is a lively and fascinating look into little-known chapters of Fort Myers' history."
Glenn Miller, President
Southwest Florida Historical Society

"During our early days, not even our legendary families were safe from fire. This remarkably detailed look back at our past also holds many modern-day life safety and fire protection lessons - a true gift to our present and future citizens."
Randall P. Henderson, Jr.
Mayor, City of Fort Myers

"More than a meticulously researched chronicle of the disasters that shaped Fort Myers, this book details the historical moment of each blaze, creating a rich portrait of a community forged and tempered by fire. A must-read for anyone interested in area history, with riches for newcomers and experts alike."
Amy Bennett Williams
The News-Press senior writer


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781977202369
  • Publisher: Outskirts Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Outskirts Press
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 142
  • Spine Width: 8 mm
  • Weight: 249 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1977202365
  • Publisher Date: 11 Oct 2018
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: How a Series of Early Fires Influenced the Town's Development, Volume I
  • Width: 152 mm


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