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Local author blends historic images with modern day in new book
New from Arcadia Publishing’s Then & Now series is Amelia Island by local author and historian Rob Hicks. The series takes readers on a before and after journey through time. Over 200 side-by-side images of the past and present give readers a revealing look at the evolution of Amelia Island.
“I made great effort to take all the ‘now’ pictures from the same spot I assumed the ‘then’ pictures were taken,” explains Hicks. “With such an old and well-preserved town, one can make some pretty neat comparisons about how time has changed Amelia Island.”
The island, once known for pirates and smugglers, developed into a hub for the shipping industry and later for tourism. “Throughout that transformation, local residents worked hard to keep the small-town feel, natural surroundings, and historic relevance intact” said Hicks.
Highlights of Title include:
• Comparisons of satellite images over time highlighting the growth and development of the island
• Rare historic images that many locals have not seen before
• Accounts of the years following Amelia Island’s Golden Age, looking into the mid 20th century
Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.
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March 10, 2014 2:45 p.m.