
A breezy, tongue‑in‑cheek travelogue that follows a restless American’s quest for sunshine and diversion, this narrative paints Florida as a playground for the modern “time‑killer.” From the flamboyant habits of French expatriates to the weekend rituals of English gentlemen, the author sketches a world where the urge to escape one’s own routine fuels endless journeys across dunes, golf courses, and swamps. The early chapters introduce a cast of colorful locals—tin‑canners, gregarious beachgoers, and the ever‑watchful “stoical” residents of Palm Beach—each offering a witty snapshot of life under the relentless sun.
Through lively anecdotes and sharp observations, the book captures the paradox of leisure in a newly motor‑powered age: the freedom to wander far, yet the same old desire to “kill time” that has haunted travelers for centuries. Its humor and vivid descriptions invite listeners to wander alongside the narrator, feeling the heat and humor of a Florida that’s both exotic and oddly familiar.
Full title
Sun Hunting Adventures and Observations Among the Native and Migratory Tribes of Florida, Including the Stoical Time-Killers of Palm Beach, the Gentle and Gregarious Tin-Canners of the Remote Interior, and the Vivacious and Semi-Violent Peoples of Miami and Its Purlieus
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (168K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1922.
Credits
Chuck Greif, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2022-04-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1885–1957
Best known for sweeping historical adventures set in early America, this Maine-born writer brought the past to life with brisk storytelling and a reporter’s eye for detail. His novels won a wide audience, and Northwest Passage earned the Pulitzer Prize in 1938.
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