Palms, Priests, and Pirates: The Epic History of Amelia Island, Florida

In Palms, Priests, Pirates: The Epic History of Amelia Island, Florida, Stephen Doster offers the first comprehensive examination of the rich and captivating history of this unique barrier island off the northeast coast of Florida. Drawing on extensive research and a deep personal connection to the region, Doster has chronicled Amelia Island’s remarkable story—from its initial Native American settlement, through the Spanish colonial era and the founding of Fernandina, to the island’s tumult...