Background
Winsberg, Morton Daniel was born on August 1, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
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Morton Winsberg provides an illustrated catalog listing of more than 800 historically significant buildings and sites around the state. From Fort Clinch to Ted Smallwood's store, Vizcaya to Pensacola's Old Christ Church, DeSoto's 1539 winter camp to the Big Mound City earthworks, he details public and private structures, sites, and districts from all periods of Florida's history. "Organized by county, the book provides a historical context for each site or structure. Winsberg also includes notes on architectural style, designer, materials, and other details. Each entry includes a street address or other locating information, and many entries are enhanced by photographs or illustrations (over 325 in all). An introductory essay on Florida’s settlement history highlights the most active phases of its transformation from a natural wilderness to the fourth most populous state in the Union. Florida’s History Through Its Places is an essential reference for school and government libraries and an ideal tool for self-guided tours and first-hand exploration of Florida’s rich and varied historical legacy. Morton D. Winsberg is professor of geography at Florida State University, Tallahassee, and the author of Florida Weather (UPF, 1990).
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"A great book for the Florida newcomer mainly because of the introductory chapter that explains the forces that control Florida’s weather and climate: latitude, altitude, land and water distribution, ocean currents, prevailing winds, storms, and pressure systems. It’s also valuable because it has highly readable chapters on the various seasonal weather hazards--such as lightning, tornadoes, hurricanes, droughts and freezes--well known to Floridians."--Southeastern Geographer The plain language and straightforward style of Morton Winsberg’s book allow the general reader to understand data and information about Florida weather. The book is organized by seasons and reports seasonal variations around the state. It is generously illustrated with maps, diagrams, and photographs. Final chapters include considerable advice on how to deal with weather hazards associated with each season and a "weather planner for outdoor activities" gives probable temperatures and rain chance.
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Winsberg, Morton Daniel was born on August 1, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, 1951. Master of Science, University Illinois, 1954. Doctor of Philosophy, University Florida, 1958.
Assistant professor East Carolina College, Greenville, North Carolina, 1958-1962, Ohio University, 1962-1965. Professor Florida State University, Tallahassee, since 1965. Researcher Mat. Conference Learned Society, Argentina, 1961.
Lecturer New Zealand Government, 1982.
( "A great book for the Florida newcomer mainly because o...)
( Morton Winsberg provides an illustrated catalog listing...)
Served as Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1952-1953. Member Association American Geographers, Southeast Association Geographers, Florida Society Geographers (president 1984).