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The Great Book of Florida: The Crazy History of Florida with Amazing Random Facts & Trivia (A Trivia Nerds Guide to the History of the United States 4) Kindle Edition

by Bill O'Neill (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.3 461 ratings

Book 4 of 11: A Trivia Nerds Guide to the History of the United States

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Want to learn more about the state of Florida? Sure, you know it’s home to Disney World, but what else do you really know about the Sunshine State? From the strange to the scary, there’s so much to learn about Florida that even natives of the state don’t know. In this trivia book, you’ll learn more about Florida’s history, pop culture, folklore, sports, and so much more!

In The Great Book of Florida, you’ll discover the answers to the following questions:

How did Florida get its name?
Which former U.S. president helped the country gain control of Florida?
Which city in Florida was the only city in America to be founded by a woman?
How did spring break get started?
What famous pirates buried treasure on and off the coast of Florida?
How did Walt Disney keep his plans to build Disney World a secret?
Which of the Disney World attractions is said to be haunted?
What lighthouse is thought to be one of America’s most haunted?

And so much more!

This book is packed with trivia facts about Florida. Some of the facts are entertaining, some of them will be tragic, and some of them may even scare you a little, but all of them will be interesting! This book is full of everything you’ve ever wondered about Florida and then some.

Whether you’re just learning about Florida or you already think you know everything there is to know about the state, you’re bound to learn something new in each chapter. Your friends will be amazed at your knowledge during your next trivia night. You’ll even impress your history teacher!

So, what are you waiting for? Get started to learn all there is to know about Florida!

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"f could have a $100 for each time Donald Trump has ever used the phrase "Make America Great Again," I might have been independently wealthy today. But since this is not going to happen, I guess I'm not going to be.

The thing is, that as Americans we already know America is already, barring some of the day to day situations we experience, GREAT today. Author Bill O'Neill, in his inimitable way of writing by using trivia, has already shown us why California, Texas and my home state of New York is already great today. And this time he's directing our attention to the great state of Florida.

In each of the six chapters this book contains:
1- Florida's History
2- Florida's Pop Culture
3- Florida's Attractions
4- Florida's Inventions, Ideas and More
5- Florida's Biggest Haunts, Supernatural and Other Weird Facts
6- Florida's Sports

Mr. O'Neill begins each chapter by taking an item regarding its topic and gives his readers a brief, yet informative description of about it, this is followed by some random facts, which is then culminated by his giving some questions related to the information which the chapter has just given, naturally the answers are given as well.

All in all, this book is a wonderful compendium of informational trivia, from the simplistic to the interesting to the amazing, trivia which should be quite interesting to anyone who reads it.

So, in the end, with all things consider, for wanting to share the information he's gathered with everyone who reads it, I'm happy to give Mr. O'Neill the 5 STARS he's gotten from this reviewer." by Robin Leigh Morgan

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"I am a Floridian, and The Great Book of Florida: The Crazy History of Florida with Amazing Random Facts & Trivia (A Trivia Nerds Guide) really covers about anything anyone would care to know about our great (and sometimes quirky) state. I worked for Walt Disney World when they opened, in October, 1971, and I learned many new things about Disney. I really enjoyed this e-book, and would highly recommend it to anyone who has any connection with, or interest in Florida." by Ted Meberg

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"As an addicted to Trivia, I find "the Great Book of Florida" very informative and useful. You will learn and understand the most relevant historical, geographic, cultural, and cool facts about this beautiful state. It is well organized, very fun, and easy to read." by joaquin pena

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07GH5V5K3
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 14, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3275 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 184 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #107,354 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #29 in History of Southern U.S.
- #29 in Curiosities & Wonders
- #33 in Trivia (Kindle Store)

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Janet Eriksson

Interesting and fun

Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2023

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I learned a lot of new things about my home state by reading this book. I thought I already knew a lot about Florida, having lived my first 22 years there, but this book showed me so many things I didn’t know. And it brought back nice memories of more familiar places, people, and events. I was delighted to find a reference to an obscure venue in a town where I lived. It’s such a random place mention, and it put a smile on my face. And I learned that someone famous was born down the street from me the year I moved away to college. Who knew! The book could use some light proofreading, but it didn’t bother me much. Overall I found this book enjoyable. I look forward to reading other books in this series.

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Robin Leigh Morgan

WHILE TRUMP IS TELLING TO MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN THIS AUTHOR IS TELLING US WHY FLORIDA ALREADY IS

Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2018

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If could have a $100 for each time Donald Trump has ever used the phrase “Make America Great Again,” I might have been independently wealthy today. But since this is not going to happen, I guess I’m not going to be.

The thing is, that as Americans we already know America is already, barring some of the day to day situations we experience, GREAT today. Author Bill O’Neill, in his inimitable way of writing by using trivia, has already shown us why California, Texas and my home state of New York is already great today. And this time he’s directing our attention to the great state of Florida.

In each of the six chapters this book contains:
1- Florida’s History
2- Florida’s Pop Culture
3- Florida’s Attractions
4- Florida’s Inventions, Ideas and More
5- Florida’s Biggest Haunts, Supernatural and Other Weird Facts
6- Florida’s Sports

Mr. O’Neill begins each chapter by taking an item regarding its topic and gives his readers a brief, yet informative description of about it, this is followed by some random facts, which is then culminated by his giving some questions related to the information which the chapter has just given, naturally the answers are given as well.

All in all, this book is a wonderful compendium of informational trivia, from the simplistic to the interesting to the amazing, trivia which should be quite interesting to anyone who reads it.

So, in the end, with all things consider, for wanting to share the information he’s gathered with everyone who reads it, I’m happy to give Mr. O’Neill the 5 STARS he’s gotten from this reviewer.

39 people found this helpful

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cyoder

interesting

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2018

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This is a good book if you live in Florida or are interested in it. There are a quite a few things in it I didn't know. I have read several of Bill O'Neill's trivia books, and I think the quality is improving. They are now better written and more accurate; I spotted a few factual errors in a couple of the first ones.

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Mikki Rand

Very informative, you'll be planning a trip!!!

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2020

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This book has me VERY impressed with the facts, while keeping it brief. Enough facts that you'll DEFINITELY want to visit and see EVERYTHING that's in this book. For being "almost" a "tour guide" type book I love it! I thought it was informative, funny, interesting, accurate, and it has me researching my next trip I didn't know I was planning. There's so much to learn and enjoy about Florida in this book. Very well written. I love the "quiz" at the end of chapters. This is not boring type tour guide book, not in the least bit! I Highly recommend this book even if you have no plans to visit. This is an excellent read!!!

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Robert Hauck

Okay, but not great

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2019

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Some interesting stuff, some incorrect. Lots of punctuation, spelling hours.

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joaquin pena

Great book and highly recommended

Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2018

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As an addicted to Trivia, I find "the Great Book of Florida" very informative and useful. You will learn and understand the most relevant historical, geographic, cultural, and cool facts about this beautiful state. It is well organized, very fun, and easy to read.

3 people found this helpful

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Loraine M Iaquinto

Fun Florida Fact for the Family!

Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2023

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It can be fun sharing with family for conversation discussions

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Some interesting history but seems to have been written for someone in junior high school

Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2021

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It almost seemed like a reader for junior high or younger kids. Some of the information was very interesting and maybe somebody who never lived in Florida before would find it helpful. Not too impressed because I've read a lot of books about Florida and this was probably the least informative.

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Emma Shaylor

Christmas Present!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2020

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I brought this as a Christmas present for my friend. I couldn’t tell you if it was good or not, frankly I don’t care. If she re-gifts it to me next Christmas, I’m guessing she didn’t like it.

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