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The Everglades: River of Grass is a non-fiction book written by Marjory Stoneman Douglas in 1947. Published the same year as the formal opening of Everglades National Park , the book was a call to attention about the degrading quality of life in the Everglades and remains an influential book on nature conservation as well as a reference for ...
- Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Robert Fink
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Dec 1, 2016 · The Everglades Rivers of Grass is a very interesting book that describes the unique and fascinating eco-systems and geological settings of the Everglades. 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 ...
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- Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Robert Fink
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Sep 1, 2007 · Marjory Stoneman Douglas is considered by many to be the first lady of the Everglades. What others called a worthless swamp, she dubbed the “river of grass,” and she fought fiercely to protect and revive the Everglades in her lifetime.
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“The Everglades: River of Grass” by Marjorie Stoneman Douglas helped introduce the incredibly rich natural history of Southern Florida to many. It is a history of the region, as well as a natural history primer.
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- Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Robert Fink
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Oct 15, 2021 · Before 1947, when Marjory Stoneman Douglas named The Everglades a "river of grass," most people considered the area worthless. She brought the world's attention to the need to preserve The...
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Before 1947, when Marjory Stoneman Douglas named The Everglades a "river of grass," most people considered the area worthless. She brought the world's attention to the need to preserve The Everglades. In the Afterword, Michael Grunwald tells us what has happened to them since then.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas is considered by many to be the first lady of the Everglades. What others called a worthless swamp, she dubbed the "river of grass," and she fought fiercely to...
