{"product_id":"once-upon-the-island-known-as-sanibel","title":"Once Upon the Island Known as Sanibel","description":"One reason for the uniqueness of the outer islands such as Sanibel is the isolation or disconnectedness it has had from the growth and subsequent changes in Florida and the world in general. The islands came late to electricity, to communication by telephone, to paved roads and a physical connection to the mainland, running water, and a host of other conveniences most of the country took in stride. Indeed, many islanders took a certain sometimes grim pride in their trimmed-down work and life styles.\nThey faced difficulty at times, discomfort, danger and even death. Nevertheless, they managed to endure, enjoy their life, and sometimes even prosper.\nMany earlier islanders and their achievements, mistakes, and life-changing moments are lost to us now, but some of their tales, and even life lessons, endure. Here are a few, and as Uncle Clarence Rutland would famously say, “It may or may not be entirely true, but it makes a good story.”\nMeet or be reminded of some of the people and events that shaped this special island.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B09TDS295Z\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: GBV.B09TDS295Z.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:LeBuff, Charles|Anholt, Betty\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Book has corner edge dings and or scratches and signs of light wear. Book has as crease.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Good Books Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52968606138673,"sku":"GBV.B09TDS295Z.G","price":31.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/3730\/2065\/files\/B09TDS295Z-0.jpg?v=1772231559","url":"https:\/\/goodbookscompany.org\/products\/once-upon-the-island-known-as-sanibel","provider":"Good Books Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}