«A unique vision of the past easily overlooked on a stroll through the Magic City."—Florida Book Review

"Tells the exciting story of the many battles to understand and preserve the city’s rich archaeological heritage."—American Archaeology

"It is personal but rigorous; it is data-rich but engagingly written; it is about the past peoples of Miami-Dade County but also about their discovery in the present."—Antiquity

"Carr’s background and his knowledge of the history of archaeology in the region provide a glimpse into the many cultures and people studied through the field."—History Miami

"An entertaining and informative overview of the 11,000 years of human occupation in the area now known as Miami, Florida."—Journal of Southern History

"Carr tells the stories of ancient southeastern Florida with the unique voice of Miami-Dade’s first county archaeologist. . . . It is a blend of historical research, larger than life characters, hard to believe events, and little-known artifacts and sites woven together in the best tradition of archeological storytelling."—Florida Historical Quarterly»