Sanybel Light is a comprehensive, fact-filled autobiography written by long-time Sanibel Islander and author Charles LeBuff. It is an authoritative book about the Southwest Florida barrier island and chronicles an earlier, cherished lifestyle on Sanibel and Captiva. This book is about the creation and operation of the Sanibel Island Light Station, the establishment and management of the J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. and the birth of the City of Sanibel--plus a host of other subjects. Share the author's intimate knowledge, experiences, and thoughts on the island's ecology, wildlife--especially alligators, sea turtles, and manatees--the live shelling controversy, mosquitos, water supply, red tides, the "Sanibel River," potential dangers, horrific hurricanes, the invasion of exotic pest plants, and the duties of a lighthouse keeper. Come join the author, one of Sanibel's "Founding Fathers," and travel back to those "thrilling days of yesteryear." Appreciate what it was like to live on these barrier islands B.C.--Before the Causeway. Discover the real Sanibel and Captiva, and learn about them from an expert.
This revised edition contains a new chapter (22) which addresses many island issues that occurred since the printing of the first edition.
This revised edition contains a new chapter (22) which addresses many island issues that occurred since the printing of the first edition.
