Key West on the Edge: Inventing the Conch Republic (The Florida History and Culture Series)
Robert Kerstein explores Key West’s distinctive history and cultural identity through the story of the Conch Republic. Framed within Florida’s broader historical and cultural development, this focused study considers how Key West came to occupy a singular place in the state’s story.
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Key West on the Edge examines the history and culture of Key West through the idea of the Conch Republic.
The book considers how this distinctive identity was invented and expressed within Florida’s broader historical landscape.
Robert Kerstein presents a focused study of Key West, its regional context, and the cultural meanings associated with the Conch Republic.
Part of The Florida History and Culture Series, this volume offers readers a closer look at a singular Florida community.
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