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Historic Sanibel and Captiva Islands: Tales of Paradise
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About Historic Sanibel And Captiva Islands: Tales Of
Product Description The story of Sanibel and Captiva Islands stretches back over three centuries, to a time when Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon tried to subdue the Calusa Indians. The next few centuries were flooded with pioneers, fishermen and clergymen in their quest to tame the wilderness in search of a better life. Discover how anthropologist Frank Cushing visited pioneer Sam Ellis in 1895 after the farmer discovered bones on his homestead and how President Theodore Roosevelt's men saved a little girl from drowning when he lived on a houseboat in Captiva to study local marine life. Join local history columnist Jeri Magg as she recounts the storied history of these little slices of paradise. From the Author It's been a wonderful experience living on Sanibel for more than thirty years. This "paradise island" with the ambiance of a Hawaiian island, is awash with history. I've enjoyed hearing so many stories and meeting many of the descendants of the original pioneers. Many of these tales I've taken from previous articles I've written. Being a part of the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village has added to my knowledge. About the Author Jeri Magg has been freelancing for over twenty years, writing for regional and local magazines and newspapers. She and her husband, Karl, moved from New York to Sanibel in 1980 with their two daughters, Carolyn and Kathy. An avid bike rider and beach addict, Jeri has volunteered at the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village for more than ten years and has authored numerous articles about the history of the islands. Now, after thirty years of listening to innumerable tales, many told by the original pioneers or their descendants, she's compiled these stories, along with a site map in this book, so others may enjoy the islands while learning their history.
