Pioneers of Jewell: A Documentary History of Lake Worth's Forgotten First Settlers (1885 - 1910)

JEWELL, FLORIDA, a ‘lost community’ of everglades pioneers founded in 1885 by Samuel and Fannie James, an African-American couple, believed to be former slaves, would go on to become the City of Lake Worth, its earliest history and adventuresome first settlers now rediscovered in the context of their times. Meet prominent physician Dr. Harry Stites, Justice of the Peace "Squire" John C. Hoagland, hermit Michael Merkel and other neighbors through their struggles, successes, disputes and fast friendships.