Rum Runners and Moonshiners of Old Florida

Published by
Jose Rafael Hoffmann

Hardcover – October 19, 2018
by Robert Buccellato (Author), Nick Buccellato (Illustrator), Kartik Krishnaiyer (Foreword), Max Herrle (Foreword)

Travel back to one of the most colorful and captivating periods of Florida history, a time when the rebellious spirit of Old Florida challenged the federal government. When Prohibition ended legal production of spirits and ordinary citizens turned to a life of crime. Robert Buccellato the author of Florida Governors: The Lasting Legacies and Jimmy Carter in Plains, shines light on a forgotten time of bootlegged liquors, corrupt rural sheriffs, crafty moonshiners, and panhandle traditions that date back centuries.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Publisher: ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (October 29, 2018)
Language: ‎ English
Paperback: ‎ 210 pages
ISBN-10: ‎ 1729616313
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1729616314
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.48 x 9 inches

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Jose Rafael Hoffmann

Creative Director and Concent Manager for EmpresasFH and Director of HOFFMANNdesign. Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, Mr. Hoffmann has been one of the most important designers for prestigious companies in South America, including Disney, Cartoon Network, Mattel among others.

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