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Florida Cracker History, A History of the Celtic Frontier Culture in Pre-1840 Florida

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Availability:In StockContributor:Donald L. SabaPublish date:9/29/2025Pages:96
Language:EnglishPublisher:Peppertree PressISBN-13:9781965950586ISBN-10:1965950582UPC:9781965950586Book Category:History, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Study & Teaching, Customs & TraditionsSize:11.00 x 8.50 x 0.25 inchesWeight:0.7209Product ID:SCT6DCN6TQ

Florida Cracker History

A History of the Celtic Frontier Culture in Pre-1840 Florida

Florida Cracker: A History of Celtic Frontier Culture in Pre-1840 Florida tells the story of a people forged in hardship, shaped by the wild frontier, and rooted in the Celtic traditions of Independence, storytelling, and survival. This book explores the rich cultural history of the Cracker settlers who carved out a life in the swamps, pinewoods, and prairies of early Florida.

Structured across 31 chapters, this manuscript provides a comprehensive narrative of Cracker Life-their roots in the British Isles, their cattle culture and homesteads, their conflicts with colonial powers and the Seminoles, and their legacy in folk tradition and literature. It weaves together primary sources, scholarly analysis, and vivid historical detail to paint a portrait of Florida's original frontier people.

The book is intended for historians, cultural scholars, and general readers alike who seek to understand how a rugged and often misunderstood group of settlers helped shape the identity of Florida. Through their hardships, stories, and survival, the Cracker left an indelible mark on the land and the culture they called home.


Language:EnglishPublisher:Peppertree PressISBN-13:9781965950586ISBN-10:1965950582UPC:9781965950586Book Category:History, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Study & Teaching, Customs & TraditionsSize:11.00 x 8.50 x 0.25 inchesWeight:0.7209Product ID:SCT6DCN6TQ
Publisher: Peppertree Press

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Donald L. Saba

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