Dorothy K. Fletcher Boeken

"The city of Jacksonville has long enjoyed a wondrous array of restaurants with fine cuisine and unique atmospheres. Some of the greatest of those now exist only in memory. Le Chateau, with its elegant patio and seascapes, was a beacon of fine dining. The Rainbow Room at the George Washington Hotel offered a crowded dance floor with its dinner experience. The Green Derby was the hub of passion for fans of Florida and Georgia during one of the fiercest rivalries in college football. Join author Dorothy K. Fletcher as she recalls the history of the city's lost restaurantsand reflects on a more gracious time in Jacksonville living"--

Mandy, her brother Casey, and their parents were going to Florida for a holiday trip in December, and the children were very excited to be spending it with their grandmother. However, Mandy was disturbed when she arrived and saw no snow for Santa's sleigh. "I miss Christmas," she complained. Grandma tried to console her and made a few suggestions about things she could Do. To the surprise of both of them, something happened that ensured Mandy would never miss Christmas again.

Take time for a glorious return to the campfires, the singing, the trails and the trials of Greater Jacksonville's most iconic summer camps. Revisit Florida at a time when children were much more at home in the wild. The balmy northeast corner of the state, filled with lakes and forests primeval, was a camper's paradise. Iconic summer camps like Blanding, Chowenwaw, Echockotee, Immokalee, Montgomery, Keystone, Seminole and Weed played vital roles in the development of countless children. They swapped adventures beneath the stars, a heartening reminder that even the worst days can make the best stories. Join author Dorothy K. Fletcher and experience the giddy relief of a camper who weathered their first dark night and welcomed a brilliant sunrise, just before all the fun begins!