On This Day in Florida History

Highlighting Florida's unique Civil War history, this book chronicles significant events, including the capture and recapture of Fort Marion and the surrender of Tallahassee. It features daily entries that reflect on pivotal moments, such as Union General Edward Moody McCook reading the Emancipation Proclamation to a diverse crowd in 1865. Authors Nick Wynne and Joe Knetsch provide a compelling narrative that allows readers to explore a lesson from Florida's past for every day of the year, blending historical facts with engaging storytelling.