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Few bothered to write about Daniel McGirtt unless they hated him - and then their words were many. Historians remember him as colorful, calling him a bandit, head of the banditti, a horse thief and murderer. Yet the British Governor of East Florida made him lieutenant colonel in the East Florida Rangers. He fought bravely and daringly under Brigadier General Augustine Prevost at Savannah, Charleston and Augusta. Tasked with guarding Florida's border from the opportunism of Georgia's raiders, he pursued them all the way into Georgia, recovering the stolen goods, frequently with much bloodshed and a large penalty consisting of the rest of their property. After the war, when Spanish Governor Zespedes gifted land to the former raiders, those Daniel had angered became his neighbors. That uncomfortable arrangement resulted in harassment, political bullying and ultimately Daniel's imprisonment at the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine and El Castillo de Los Tres Reyes Magos Del Morro in Cuba. This study of the life of Daniel McGirtt attempts to understand the real man instead of confirming or denying the allegations assembled to defame him. The many accusations leveled at McGirtt remain vague, but consistently appear to be written by his enemies. In the face of all that, his many friends and large family remained loyal and protective. Somewhere, between the anger and the love, rests the truth.
Sustainable gardening is becoming more important to our planet, communities, and our health. Part of sustainability is maintaining our natural habitats and maintaining a key balance with nonnative species. In her debut book, seasoned gardening writer Kim Frisbie aims to educate South Florida gardeners about how they can best maintain a visually appealing lawn and home garden while also using naïve plants and not over manicuring. Kim underscores the dangers of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides to our health and how natural flora on Florida can help avoid the need for these chemicals while creating a beautiful landscape.
Irresistible Recipes Filled with The Heart & Soul of the SouthDiscover an exciting collection of delightful desserts inspired by Southern baking traditions. Monique McLeod-Polanco's recipes are brimming with soulful flair and rich flavors while prioritizing simplicity for the home cook. Drawing inspiration from her family's celebrations and holiday meals, these 60 scrumptious recipes will conjure all the nostalgic flavors from your youth yet dazzle the modern palate.Fall in love with Monique's fresh approach to the classics, including an outstanding Orange, Bourbon & Pecan Pie and a drool-worthy Coconut Cake with Lime Curd that will impress your family and friends. Recapture the magic of your grandmother's kitchen in summertime with One-Layer Strawberry Basil Shortcake, or elevate tradi- tional holiday bakes with Browned Butter Sweet Potato Pie that will be the star of your Thanksgiving table.So, grab your whisk and take a trip down South, where the secret ingredient is always love-and a bit of sugar! These showstopping desserts invite you to turn the simple, joyful act of baking into a cause for celebration.
The perfect season. Glory, Glory is a complete chronicle of the Georgia Bulldogs' dominant run to a second consecutive national championship under head coach Kirby Smart. This commemorative book features stunning action photography, stories and analysis from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and DawgNation. After claiming their first national championship since 1980, the Bulldogs shed their underdog status ahead of the 2022 season. What followed was a systematic dismantling of opponents, including a memorable win over Tennessee to ascend to the No. 1 ranking and a hard-fought victory against LSU to claim the SEC championship. A comeback for the ages against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl set up the final test in Los Angeles against the TCU Horned Frogs, where Georgia became back-to-back champions. The perfect souvenir for any UGA fan who wants to relive a remarkable journey, Glory, Glory also includes profiles of Stetson Bennett, Jalen Carter, Brock Bowers, Coach Smart and more.
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