The book "Florida: Past and Present, together with notes from Sunland, on the Manatee River, on the coast of South Florida: its climate, soil and productions" by the famous author Samuel Curtis Upgham is perceived as an inexhaustible source of knowledge about this famous southern region of the United States. The book examines the history and present of Florida, adding interesting notes about Sunland and Manatee. The author's personalized reviews allow the reader to better understand the nuances of the region's climate, soil, and agricultural crops. This book is an essential document for anyone who wants to study in depth the history and nature of Florida in all its unique features.