Al Burt's Florida: Snowbirds, Sand Castles, and Self-Rising Crackers - Paperback

by Al Burt (Author)

This book takes readers on a tour of Florida through the writing of Al Burt, longtime reporter for the
Miami Herald, exploring the charm, substance, and fantasy of a complex and fascinating state.

Author Biography

Al Burt (1927-2008) worked as a journalist for 45 years, the last 22 of which he spent as a roving Florida columnist for the Miami Herald. The recipient of numerous journalism awards, he was a freelance contributor to many magazines, including The Nation and Historic Preservation, and is the author of several books, among them The Tropic of Cracker.