A blast from the past! A new book that reveals what Destin was really like...by someone who was there. Capt. Ben Marler pens his first book, Old Destin Through the Eyes of a Child. 249 pages and 100 rare or never before seen photos that will make you wish you could spend a day in the past and experience the simplicity and excitement of a world unto itself. ($16.00 US/$16.00 Can)
Friday, June 14, 2013
GOING FISHING: COMING THIS 4TH OF JULY, 2013 FROM HEIRESS ARTS PU...
GOING FISHING: COMING THIS 4TH OF JULY, 2013 FROM HEIRESS ARTS PU...: (DESTIN, FL) From the foot of the Destin bridge, "The man on the Bridge" is none other than well-known evangelist, Capt. Ben Marl...
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Saturday, April 21, 2012
"THE DESTIN CLASSIC" Old Destin Through the eyes of a Child, by Capt. Ben Marler
(DESTIN) Ask anyone if they've read "the Destin classic" and they will know immediately you mean Capt. Ben Marler's first book, "Old Destin, Through the eyes of a Child." Destin's history could only be told by him, say his readers. Like Tom Sawyer and Leave it to Beaver, it is a wholesome reminder of the way children were raised in Destin's "good old days." Exciting, moving, hilarious and quaint, inspiring. Available
http://www.amazon.com/OLD-DESTIN-Through-Eyes-Child/dp/1461098556/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1335033061&sr=1-1
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Saturday, February 25, 2012
It brings back cherished memories. The photographs alone are worth owning the book
"Old Destin Through the Eyes of Child," Capt. Ben Marler's first book, set the standard so high, I was truly amazed at the next huge leap in his second book, "4 O'clock in the Morning." The daily devotions are so well organized and thought out. It was difficult for me to put the book down. The photographs alone are worth owning the book. If you enjoy history, particularly the history of old Florida, you can't help but be delighted! It brings back cherished memories. It's rare to find a book about fishing and the fisherman's life written in such an outstanding way. If I had only one word to describe this book it would be awesome. I cherish it! Well done, Capt. Ben! And thank you for the recipes! Jacquelyne K. Aparicio, NC
Friday, November 18, 2011
4 o'clock in the morning, a new book by Capt. Ben Marler reveals what makes him "tick" as an Evangelist
CAPT. BEN MARLER of Destin, Florida, is an expert fisherman, and "fisher of men." From 1963 - 1999 operating Her Majesty and Her Highness, Her Majesty II, and Emmanuel, all 100-120 passenger party vessels, he taught more than half million people how to fish in his famous morning fishing lesson. He also spent many years studying the Word of God and putting it into immediate action. He still arises at 4 o'clock in the morning to study 4 chapters from his bible and to submit himself to God according to Ephesians 2:10, his favorite scripture. This book, an evangelist's log, was born from his daily facebook messages over the past year. Like instant coffee, 4 o'clock in the morning, contains devotions for active Christians, who want to "hit the ground running" the race set before them. Prepare ye the way and prepare ye the day, ready to share Jesus. Capt. Ben urges you: Don't delay for the fields are white with harvest. A word to the wise: it is wise to win souls. Taking literally the commandment to go out into the world and make disciples of all men, Capt. Ben will teach you the secrets of how he lives an exciting life, sharing Jesus! Go forth into the world and share the gospel, and fulfill the Savior's words: "Ye Shall Be My Witnesses." And, it's important to use the right bait, as Jesus did. He promised us at the start, "Come Follow Me, and I Will Make You Fishers of Men." And as He promised again, "And I Will Be With You, Even Unto the Ends of the Age." What could be more exciting than that! >
Monday, September 12, 2011
First Flights in Old Destin, Florida
Photos: from the chapter "Sandy Strips and Airports, Dumps and Cessnas" (chapter 4)
WWII and the newly created Eglin Air Force Base and Destin's first tiny air field seemed to have ushered in the age of commercial flight for Destin. The first privately owned airplane belonged to a boat captain and his dad. Read all about it and the military connection in Old Destin Through the Eyes of a Child, the book, by Captain Ben Marler. Also war history buffs will enjoy chapter 27, The Doolittle Raiders and the Marathon, which will buzz you back...to 1942.
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