About the Author

Richard Lee Cronin

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Retiring in 2008 after 30 years in the construction business I took up as a hobby researching Central Florida history. Five years later, in 2013, I published, Citrusland: Curse of Florida's Paradise.  I had moved to Florida from Ohio in 1971, and from the outset had been intrigued by the origins of this fascinating State.

My interests are primarily the 19th century, the folks who were the bravest of the brave pioneers, but on occasion I research and write about the first few decades of the 20th century as well.

Since 2013, I have published 14 books on various topics of Central Florida history. I also authored two books for local Historical organizations: The Tavares & Gulf Railroad Legacy, for the Central Florida Railroad Museum in Winter Garden, and a biography, Will Wallace Harney, Orlando's First Renaissance Man for the Pine Castle Historical Society. 

While I enjoy most the researching of pioneers and their story, I love both writing and talking about these amazing individuals as well. I find great enjoyment is presenting to history related organizations.