Abraham LavenderMiami Beach in 1920: The Making of a Winter Resort documents, in word and image, the fascinating story of a city blossoming into one of Florida's most famous gardens of earthly delights. Dr. Abraham D. Lavender, a professor of sociology and anthropolgy at Florida International University, has composed a highly readable text celebrating the major events that turned a small town into the premier winter playground of the country. Read More Read Less