Seasons of Real Florida

Seasons of Real Florida BY JEFF KLINKENBERG (UNIVERSITY PRESS OF FLORIDA, $24.95)

Winter in Florida smells of orange blossoms, while spring brings long mornings of fly-fishing. Summer saunters in like a breeze beneath a shade tree, and to the uninitiated, fall creeps in without notice.

In Seasons of Real Florida, Jeff Klinkenberg uncovers the beauty and mystery of his home state. Using an unapologetic style of narrating, the author portrays historical and contemporary Florida through essays on its people, land, and wildlife. He shares encounters with an inmate artist, a bear preservationist, and even a haunted house.

Set far away from tourist spots, the book explores American Indian landmarks, swamplands, and bear and alligator territory. Each story conveys the authentic character of the state while adding to the more familiar legends about Florida. ALLISON BARNES

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