PREFACE
“History must always be taken with a grain of salt.
It is, after all, not a science but an art.”
Phyliis McKinley
In these pages we strive to broaden man’s ceaseless search for truth and his tireless efforts to tear away at the facades of conventional belief. We aspire to bring enlightenment and culture to the unwashed masses who live in this paradise we call Southwest Florida. We walk the reader through eons of events that have reportedly occurred here. Our past is replete with many dramatic events that bring us to where we are today. By reviewing the past and present we offer readers a fleeting glimpse of the future.
Recorded history, however, is a mosaic of interpretations, perceptions, translations and the agendas of the recorders. …show more content…
But, there’s another whole side of the southwest Florida experience: traffic on route 41, summer’s heat, humidity and violent thunderstorms. what’s with that nice, little old lady who elbowed you out of the way in a Publix line the other day, the annual snowbird assault, and less we forget, hurricanes and Florida politics. Southwest Florida is all the above; an enigma of paradise!
Our stories were borne of our quest for a better understanding and appreciation for this region. We’ve created a tapestry of stories that celebrate the richness, complexity and general wackiness that makes up the southwestern Florida experience.
The Chronicles looks at the Calusa Indians who were originally called the "Calos" which means "Fierce People". On a bad hair day these folks would probably just as soon kill you then pass the time in friendly …show more content…
And for sheer intrigue don’t miss the story of how our own version of the Loch Ness Monster, a creature called Calucy came to be. While many of the events and people above are duly noted in more legitimate scholarly works there are others nearly universally overlooked and whose fascinating stories typify our uniqueness, originality and bizarreness. Undoubtedly, you will be presenting you with your first look at Harry and Anne McGinty and their obsession with Florida weather, Dr. Hemnce Hazedanes and his medicinal cures, Tom Fellows and his topical lightning protection salve and Emma Hartwick and her amazing Ford pop-corn maker to name just a few. There’s even an expose on the real truth behind those devilishly cunning no-see-ums. These along with many other tales of wonder and surprise make up this fascinating collection of
“History must always be taken with a grain of salt.
It is, after all, not a science but an art.”
Phyliis McKinley
In these pages we strive to broaden man’s ceaseless search for truth and his tireless efforts to tear away at the facades of conventional belief. We aspire to bring enlightenment and culture to the unwashed masses who live in this paradise we call Southwest Florida. We walk the reader through eons of events that have reportedly occurred here. Our past is replete with many dramatic events that bring us to where we are today. By reviewing the past and present we offer readers a fleeting glimpse of the future.
Recorded history, however, is a mosaic of interpretations, perceptions, translations and the agendas of the recorders. …show more content…
But, there’s another whole side of the southwest Florida experience: traffic on route 41, summer’s heat, humidity and violent thunderstorms. what’s with that nice, little old lady who elbowed you out of the way in a Publix line the other day, the annual snowbird assault, and less we forget, hurricanes and Florida politics. Southwest Florida is all the above; an enigma of paradise!
Our stories were borne of our quest for a better understanding and appreciation for this region. We’ve created a tapestry of stories that celebrate the richness, complexity and general wackiness that makes up the southwestern Florida experience.
The Chronicles looks at the Calusa Indians who were originally called the "Calos" which means "Fierce People". On a bad hair day these folks would probably just as soon kill you then pass the time in friendly …show more content…
And for sheer intrigue don’t miss the story of how our own version of the Loch Ness Monster, a creature called Calucy came to be. While many of the events and people above are duly noted in more legitimate scholarly works there are others nearly universally overlooked and whose fascinating stories typify our uniqueness, originality and bizarreness. Undoubtedly, you will be presenting you with your first look at Harry and Anne McGinty and their obsession with Florida weather, Dr. Hemnce Hazedanes and his medicinal cures, Tom Fellows and his topical lightning protection salve and Emma Hartwick and her amazing Ford pop-corn maker to name just a few. There’s even an expose on the real truth behind those devilishly cunning no-see-ums. These along with many other tales of wonder and surprise make up this fascinating collection of