San Marco Bookstore Hosts Book Signing for 'Hidden History of Jacksonville'

Florida author Ron Whittington will be signing copies of his new book, Hidden History of Jacksonville, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 at the San Marco Bookstore, located at 1971 San Marco Blvd. in Jacksonville.

In the new nonfiction book, just released by Arcadia Publishing, Whittington uncovers the forgotten stories, lost landmarks and colorful characters that shaped Northeast Florida from the Civil War to modern times.

Readers can dive beneath the St. Johns River to explore the wreckage of a sunken Union steamship, discover how the mineral-rich waters of Doctors Lake once attracted the nation’s wealthy elite, meet the visionary developer who transformed the Ponte Vedra into the world-famous Sawgrass resort, and uncover Jacksonville’s role as a military and industrial powerhouse during World War II.

Hidden History is the first nonfiction book from the award-winning author, who received a Royal Palms Award last year for In Disguise of the Storm -- the fourth installment in his Parker Glynn Thriller Series. Other books in the series include 'Second Strike,' 'Dopplegänged' and 'Free Surface Effect,' along with short stories 'The Devil You Don't' and 'Seized Desires.'

For more information about more upcoming book signings or to purchase books signed by the author, visit ronwhittington.com.