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

A humorous travelogue that sketches the seasonal rituals and social types who flock to Florida’s resort regions, portraying their amusements, fashions, and methods of killing time. It examines Palm Beach society and beach culture with satirical observation of clubs, gambling, and leisure rituals. It profiles mobile, budget-minded travelers who camp and tour the interior, noting their gear and simple pleasures. It chronicles Miami’s rapid tropical expansion, real-estate schemes, and subdivision development. It also surveys local natural life and pastimes — palms, fruit, the Everglades, and fishing — mixing practical description with comedic commentary.