Land Promotion / Arcadia Groves Actual Evidence of How You Can Make Yourself 1st

Description: Building Your Great Collection; One Fine Book at a TimeArcadia Groves: Actual Evidence of How You Can Make Yourself Independent for Life - in Florida. c.1912[Land Promotion with Testimonials from Land Owners] Printed wrappers; Illustrated from photographs; 4 color maps. 28 by 22.8 cm (11 by 8.75 inches), 2-31, [1] pages. Carefully handled, no flaws but light even age-toning.A very well-made presentation with 'Signed' testimonials from area landholders and farmers. Near Fine / No Dust Jacket As Issued. A comprehensive analysis highlights the benefits and opportunities in Arcadia Groves, located in De Soto County, just north of Fort Myers, Florida. The claims are backed by numerous photographs and an abundance of statistics. In addition to its rich harvests-ranging from grapefruit and oranges to onions and beets, along with cattle, hogs, and poultry-Arcadia boasts natural drainage, ocean and gulf breezes, ample rainfall, no hurricanes (ha), no sunstroke, and no malaria (double ha). The full-page, colorful map titled "Why Arkadians are Successful" showcases the wide array of agricultural products that thrive in Arcadia.The text includes the story of D.W. Brown, who arrived in Arcadia in 1891 and, through hard work, achieved remarkable success. By 1898, he had harvested his first fruit crop and continued expanding his holdings, eventually acquiring 75 acres. In 1910, he received an offer of $20,000 for his property, and by 1912, its value had risen to $35,000. Mr. Brown also served as County Commissioner for the Arcadia district. A photograph of Brown beside his home accompanies the story.An uncommon piece of Floridiana; No copies are listed in OCLC. And Check out our other items! Member ofABAA [American Booksellers Antiquarian Association]FABA [Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association]IOBA [International Online Booksellers Association]The Ephemera Society of America Terms GuaranteeWe tend to be conservative in our grading, but even the best booksellers make an occasional mistake. Our books, and ephemera are described using AB Bookman standards. Our Guarantee: All items will be received as advertised and in the condition described. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days of receipt (prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description of any item, we encourage you to contact us prior to buying. We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations' strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. ShippingStandard shipping is by USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 4 - 8 days (and sometimes longer) depending upon destination.We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to most foreign countries. Please choose that at checkout.FeedbackWe leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. Our priority is to make customers happy and to resolve problems as promptly as possible.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 1250 USD

Location: DeLand, Florida

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