by Pathfinder Books, Published September 1st 2007 : I lived in Florida for forty years and this book taught me so many new things. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Rivers of grass has 3 parts, the first chapters are some of most beautiful prose that can be found, they are a song to a wonderful landscape. Her portion of the book ends in 1947. 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. Non-native plants have invaded around 1.7 million acres (690,000 hectares) in the Everglades. As well as being very informative of the ordering process and foresight to understanding our needs on the order. Get help and learn more about the design. The author, Marjory Stoneman Douglas had a huge impact on saving the Everglades. -- Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Publisher The invaders include the Brazilian peppertree, the Chinese privet, the broad-leaved paperbark tree and the Old World climbing fern, according to the NWF. Please try your request again later. She coined the word "River of Grass", partly to educate people on the true nature of this place - not a swamp, but a slow-moving and over-the-surface river, the one and only joining the cold waters coming down from the North Pole through North America with the warm, salty waters of the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Ive learned so much about buying meat this way and would never go back to store bought beef after eating what we get from Gila River., We bought a quarter of a cow about a year and a half ago and it was so good, that we purchased a half a cow this year. These snakes are incredibly destructive to the natural ecosystem. Stay tuned with the most relevant events happening around you. Will put you right to sleep. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. by Pineapple Press, The Everglades: River of Grass (Hardcover), The Everglades: River of Grass (Kindle Edition), The Everglades: River of Grass (Paperback). The subtropical climate in the area features hot and humid summers and mild winters. Marjory Stoneman Douglas was a journalist and a pioneering environmentalist who helped defend the Florida Everglades. Phosphorus overfeeds algae and can cause major algal blooms that harm the environment. Before 1947, when Marjory Stoneman Douglas named The Everglades a "river of grass," most people considered the area worthless. This was originally published in 1947. While I know you cannot tell the story of the Everglades without including the recklessness of humans, I was interested much more in the descriptions of the Everglades than I was about the people living in them. WebThe Everglades: River of Grass (Hardcover) Published March 1st 1997 by Pineapple Press Special 50th Anniversary Edition, Hardcover, 480 pages Marjory Stoneman was a truly dedicated person who was able to change the attitude of mankind toward the Everglades. This was back in the days when you gave a handshake and your word that the account would be paid when the crops came in. The Everglades' hardwood hammocks often provide the only dry ground in an otherwise wet and marshy habitat. Uploaded by Please try again. TRANSPORTATION TO AND BACK TO THE MIAMI EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK, AIRBOAT TOUR INCLUDED, WILDLIFE SHOWS. In the afterward, Michael Grunwald writes, "It's become a Florida cliche to say how much we've all learned from Marjory; she's basically our state saint. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. If you live here, then this book is a must read. Images Courtesy of Getty Images. Try again. Douglas died on May 14, 1998 at the age of 108. Everglades, River of Grass Sheet music for Violin, Viola, Cello (String Trio) | Musescore.com Winter Sale: 65% OFF 06d: 04h: 17m: 00s View offer 00:00 / 06:02 Off 100% F, d Winter Sale 65% OFF Play the music you love without limits for just $9.99 $3.33/month. Working from the research he did for his book, The Swamp, Grunwald offers an account of what went wrong and the many attempts to fix it, beginning with Save Our Everglades, which Douglas declared was "not nearly enough." WebEntdecke EVERGLADES von Dr. Manfred Dangel (2006) DVD neue Everglades Tour in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Tickets for EVERGLADES PLUS AIRBOAT TOUR MIAMI can be booked here. Unable to add item to List. and the classic battle of man vs. nature in man's hapless attempt to conquer and "improve" his environment. by Pineapple Press, Published November 8th 2016 Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Online. Marjory Stoneman Douglas brought the Everglades to life, throughout all periods of history, and told the story of surrounding villages, towns, and eventual cities in colorful and vivid detail. Learn more. Her findings were published in the journal The Holocene. The Everglades is well-known for its many reptiles, including alligators, crocodiles and 27 species of snakes, according to the NWF. WebPrices for editions of The Everglades, by Marjory S Douglas Thank you., Gila River consistently provides a quality product at a fair price. This book is intense, I can feel her emotions, really recommend - thank you Marjory. The area hosts a variety of salt-tolerant shrubs and plants, such as succulents and other low-growing, desert-like plants. It is a history of the region, as well as a natural history primer. : [Before Present]," Traci Ardren, an anthropological archaeologist and professor in the department of anthropology at the University of Miami, told Live Science. 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. Publisher Her word images make an attentive reader breathe with the peoples of ancient history or with the scents of salty breeze over decay or fresh regrowth of trees, grasses, flowers and of myriad animals of land and water. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. When it seemed there was a possible solution, it didn't last. However, in fairness I cannot say this was a bad book, only that it was not for me. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. It is amazing to me and very sad too, to read about the vast numbers of deer, bears, panthers and other wildlife that are simply now gone because we have introduced pollution and other influences that are destroying the area faster than we can imagine.The book is a must read for anyone who cares about the environment and the future of humanity. (Image credit: Raffaella Calzoni | Shutterstock.com). Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. In the Afterword, Michael Grunwald tells us what has happened to them since then. Douglas died on May 14, 1998 at the age of 108. 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. It also gives an The two main sloughs in the Everglades are Shark River Slough, also called the "River of Grass," and the smaller Taylor Slough, which lies to the east. The last few chapters, which you know is coming before the book is even picked up, is the destruction of what was previously described. Great book for anybody who ever lived in South Florida, Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2020. WebProgram No. I'd read quotes from it about the natural beauty of the Everglades. : Well never buy beef anywhere else again!, I would like to drop a note to your potential customers that you and your wife have been very honorable and pleasure to work with on our first order. If you don't live in Florida, this book will expand your vision of what treasures are hidden in the Everglades. He researches algal blooms in coastal waters downstream from the Everglades. , Pineapple Press; Third edition (December 1, 2016), Language WebLast winter, I purchased River of Grass at the National Park Service's store at Shark Valley in the Everglades. The Army Corps of Engineers thought they could help out with their water control projects. I found the afterword to be particularly interesting and it is the easiest part of the book to read. Sat Mar 04 2023 at 10:00 am to 02:30 pm. Because sawgrass marsh dominates this river, it was traditionally called the "River of Grass." WebA heavy growth of Johnson grass along an irrigation canal slows up the water flow, and siphons off large quantities of precious water. It explores history in detail and all the main characters. gingerbisharat For the most part, this is a good description. Marjory Stoneman Douglas was a journalist and environmentalist who helped defend the Florida Everglades. Attend, Share & Influence! We seek to provide you with the same high quality meat that we put on our own table - from healthy, pasture-raised cows - free of hormones, antibiotics, and chemicals. I am extremely pleased with my purchase and will be getting more when I run out. I am interested in the Everglades, including the social, political, economic, and environmental developments over time. This area hosts a large number of wading birds, such as the roseate spoonbill, the glossy ibis, the wood stork, and a variety of egrets and herons. Wading birds congregate in the mangroves during the dry months to feed and nest. Marjory Stoneman Douglas was a journalist and environmentalist who helped defend the Florida Everglades. by Mockingbird Books, Published September 1st 1988 After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. When Marjory Stoneman Douglas wrote, The Everglades: River of Grass by Marjory Stoneman Douglas. Marjory Stoneman Douglas was a journalist and a pioneering environmentalist who helped defend the Florida Everglades. Her most influential work was the book The Everglades: River of Grass, which redefined the popular conception of the Everglades as a treasured river instead of a worthless swamp; its impact has been compared to that of Rachel Carson's influential book Silent Spring. After presenting an absorbing and evocative narrative of the formation and historical function of the Florida peninsula we come to see the Everglades as much more than just a swamp. The Everglades: River of Grass by Marjorie Stoneman Douglas helped introduce the incredibly rich natural history of Southern Florida to many. The watery landscapes teem with critters. on February 28, 2012, There are no reviews yet. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. This is one of those landmark books that I thought I would enjoy more than I did. This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. A positive final outcome still hangs in a precarious balance. 14 day loan required to access EPUB and PDF files. Other common Everglades mammals include the skunk, raccoon, white-tailed deer, opossum, red fox and eastern cottontail bobcat. There is a brief, often moving section towards the end describing the politics that led to the partial draining and widespread destruction of the Everglades leading up to the establishment of the National Park. 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