Step into writer/photographer Bruce Hunt's time machine and experience Florida as it was in 1870-1970 and as it is today. Hunt's compilation of then and now images captures the precious balance of this unique and beautiful state as it sways with booming population, rampant development, and devastating hurricanes. Hunt celebrates Florida's success in historical preservation, while reminding us that constant care is necessary to preserve the state's historical, cultural, and natural heritage. Knowledge gleaned from the valuable historical comparisons in Florida Then & Now will help ensure that the state stays healthy in the future. Hunt augments his photos with affectionate historical essays on the Keys, the Everglades, and other prominent Florida features. His essays and captions often chronicle influential figures in Florida's development, adding breadth to the human element of its history.