, ISBN-13 She was not only an advocate for the environment but also for womens right to vote and for racial equality. Ms. Douglas' prose flows like the river she describes, stopping along the way to explore all the aspects of the Everglades. She remained amazingly hopeful in spite of what had gone on before. Discover more of the authors books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more. She brought the world's attention to the need to preserve The Everglades. I expected a focus on the flora and fauna of this unique ecosystem, but I very much enjoyed the immersive tale of who has lived around the Everglades and how they treated it, since the first known records of life around that river of grass. If you live here, then this book is a must read. Before 1947, when Marjory Stoneman Douglas named The Everglades a river of grass, most people considered the area worthless. A positive final outcome still hangs in a precarious balance. In fact, researchers suggest that these islands might actually have developed from ancient garbage mounds left behind from human settlements about 5,000 years ago. She was not only an advocate for the environment but also for womens right to vote and for racial equality. It is billed, as a treasured classic of nature writing and for some chapters, it is. It is a history of the region, as well as a natural history primer. WebFULL DESCRIPTION: Discover the Everglades National Park, a diverse landscape providing crucial habitats for numerous rare and endangered species. The next chapters are a survey of the history of the Indians, the Spanish and all those that mixed it up in the area until the early 20th century. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! She brought the world's attention to WebStoneman Douglas: Voice of the River, pub-lished in 1987.1) In 1943 the editors of a book series on American rivers approached Douglas to do a book on the Miami River. The Everglades' hardwood hammocks often provide the only dry ground in an otherwise wet and marshy habitat. and the classic battle of man vs. nature in man's hapless attempt to conquer and "improve" his environment. Reviews aren't verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when it's identified, Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection. . " But it's worth remembering how much Marjory learned along her own journey. If you live here, then this book is a must read. If you were to do a blind taste test to compareyou would never buy from the big grocery chain again. As well as being very informative of the ordering process and foresight to understanding our needs on the order. by Pineapple Press, 60th Anniversary Edition, Hardcover, 447 pages, Published December 1st 2016 In the Afterword, Michael Grunwald tells us what has happened to them since then. River of Grass welcomed the designation of the Everglades as a National Park in 1946. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. Our meat will be some of the most delicious you will have ever tasted - because cows raised in a stress-free natural environment just taste better. Search the history of over 797 billion by Mockingbird Books, Published October 1st 2021 There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Before 1947, when Marjory Stoneman Douglas named The Everglades a "river of grass," most people considered the area worthless. Because the natural flow of water to the Everglades was now blocked, canals were created that would drain excess water to both coasts of Florida when levels became dangerous. There are major sections that are only marginally related to the Everglades (Spanish explorers reaching South America and the islands, for example). We have worked hard to select our herd for meat quality tenderness, texture, and taste. MSD's work is an essential gift - an extraordinary lifetime achievement. NY 10036. "We do know that they were mobile fisher-hunter-gatherers and lived on wild food available from the freshwater marshlands of the Everglades as well as marine resources from the coast.," she said. : I read fast but this book took me 10 days. Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2022. The author, Marjory Stoneman Douglas had a huge impact on saving the Everglades. 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After reading The Everglades: River of Grass, we will all change our minds, even if only a little. The Everglades' flow of water eventually drains into the Gulf of Mexico to the southwest and Florida Bay to the south. I found the afterword to be particularly interesting and it is the easiest part of the book to read. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges. Nothing was actually planned and thought out. Frankly, I cannot understand how this book became a classic of environmental writing. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. The afterword of the book was written by Michael Grunwald in 2017 and provides an overview of what happened to the Everglades after 1947. 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Wading birds congregate in the mangroves during the dry months to feed and nest. {$ clip.duration_string $} {$ clip.published_time_formatted $}. The author, Marjory Stoneman Douglas had a huge impact on saving the Everglades. I learned, I grew, I am emboldened to take up the charge for Everglades protections. WebThe Everglades: River of Grass Hardcover Special Edition, December 1, 2016 by Marjory Stoneman Douglas (Author), Michael Grunwald (Afterword) 279 ratings See all formats and Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. It also gives an overview of the history of area, from prehistoric times, native Americans, colonists, the state of Florida, to almost modern times, including the efforts to drain the Everglades and other natural destruction. After nearly five years of re-search and writing, 77reEverglades: River of Grass was published in 1947.2 Still in In addition, many invasive animals thrive in the Everglades because they don't have any natural predators to keep their populations in check. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The Everglades is well-known for its many reptiles, including alligators, crocodiles and 27 species of snakes, according to the NWF. Try again. If I could give it 10 stars I would. Something went wrong. Sadly this is a different world now. Learn more. Unable to add item to List. . The Everglades: River of has been added to your Cart. They seek to provide you with the same high quality meat that they put on their own table. Must-read for nature/Everglades/South FL lovers, Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2021. Before 1947, when Marjory Stoneman Douglas named The Everglades a "river of grass," most people considered the area worthless. TRANSPORTATION TO AND BACK TO THE MIAMI EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK, AIRBOAT TOUR INCLUDED, WILDLIFE SHOWS. Marine animals include the West Indian manatee and the bottlenose dolphin. Refresh and try again. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. WebLast winter, I purchased River of Grass at the National Park Service's store at Shark Valley in the Everglades. : A healthy pine forest needs fire to help clear away the faster-growing hardwoods that block sunlight from reaching the pine seedlings. I learned a lot about the Everglades, but nothing new about developers and corporate farms. An in-depth story of the Everglades, past, present and maybe future. The afterword, written 70 years later, shows that money and self-interest have continued to impede the progress toward restoring and maintaining the ecological balance of the area. I was familiar with its reputation as a transformative text in the history of environmental protection in general, and especially in South Florida. A satellite view of the southern Everglades, Florida City, Key Largo and other parts of Florida Bay and the upper Keys. Live Science is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. by R Bemis Pub Ltd, Published December 1st 1975 In the Afterword, Michael Grunwald tells us what has happened to them since then. Please try again. Published the same year as the formal opening of Everglades National Park, the 14 day loan required to access EPUB and PDF files. Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2022. Images Courtesy of Getty Images. In this light she makes the case for the Everglades, which has been disputed by the greed of large and small corporations and government officials who have been raping the natural resources of this environmental gem. WebPrices for editions of The Everglades, by Marjory S Douglas Please try again. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Visit Amazon's Marjory Stoneman Douglas Page, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. Douglas died on May 14, 1998 at the age of 108. To make things worse, these snakes are extremely secretive and hard to find. Wishlist Share. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. I was staying at a friend's house and was looking for something to read. They have drastically reduced the populations of most of the small mammals in Everglades National Park and have even preyed on alligators. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. This is one of those landmark books that I thought I would enjoy more than I did. Previous research suggested that tree islands developed from protrusions in the rocky layer of carbonate under the marsh. In fact, tree islands have up to three times the plant and animal diversity of the surrounding wetlands, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). All they did was make things worse. In 1947, Marjory Stoneman Douglas published her famous book "The Everglades: River of Grass," bringing much needed attention to the area and inspiring Reading like a true history of South Florida, this is essential material for every Floridian. "So far, the earliest evidence for human occupation of the Everglades dates to the Late Archaic period or around 4500 B.P. The next chapters are a survey of the history of the Indians, the Spanish and all those that mixed it up in the area until the early 20th century. 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