Author: Clay Henderson Publisher: University Press of Florida ISBN: 0813072514 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 388
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Florida Historical Society Stetson Kennedy Award The activists and victories that made Florida a leader in land preservation Despite Florida’s important place at the beginning of the American conservation movement and its notable successes in the fight against environmental damage, the full story of land conservation in the state has not yet been told. In this comprehensive history, Clay Henderson celebrates the individuals and organizations who made the Sunshine State a leader in state-funded conservation and land preservation. Starting with early naturalists like William Bartram and John Muir who inspired the movement to create national parks and protect the country’s wilderness, Forces of Nature describes the efforts of familiar heroes like Marjory Stoneman Douglas and May Mann Jennings and introduces lesser-known champions like Frank Chapman, who helped convince Theodore Roosevelt to establish Pelican Island as the first national wildlife refuge in the United States. Henderson details how many of Florida’s activists, artists, philanthropists, and politicians have worked to designate threatened land for use as parks, preserves, and other conservation areas. Drawing on historical sources, interviews, and his own long career in environmental law, Henderson recounts the many small victories over time that helped Florida create several units of the national park system, nearly thirty national wildlife refuges, and one of the best state park systems in the country. Forces of Nature will motivate readers to join in defending Florida’s natural wonders.
Author: Publisher: Big Earth Publishing ISBN: 9781565794801 Category : Florida National Scenic Trail (Fla.) Languages : en Pages : 120
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Stretching more than 1,200 miles across the Sunshine State, the green ribbon of the Florida National Scenic Trail connects the silent depths of the Everglades cypress swamps with the crystalline white sand beaches of Pensacola. Illustrated with fetching full-color photographs, this volume weaves a narrative of day hikes and backpacking trips with snippets of the natural and cultural history that define the essence of Florida.
Author: United States. Superintendent of Documents Publisher: ISBN: Category : Government publications Languages : en Pages : 1174
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February issue includes Appendix entitled Directory of United States Government periodicals and subscription publications; September issue includes List of depository libraries; June and December issues include semiannual index
Author: Sandra Friend Publisher: The Countryman Press ISBN: 1682681351 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 400
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The most comprehensive guide to the Sunshine State's northwest region Welcome to the quieter side of Florida. The northwest has it all—prime Gulf Coast vacation spots, powdery quartz beaches, unexpected waterfalls, and historic downtown areas across the Panhandle. Florida's history runs deepest here, from prehistoric settlements at Cedar Key and along the Aucilla River to the Spanish colonies at Pensacola and St. Augustine. Sandra Friend and John Keatley show readers the best of their state's natural wonders and historic sights, the seafood restaurants most worth your time, the most unique lodgings, and a beach for everyone, whether you're seeking serenity or a busy social scene. As with every Explorer's Guide, you'll get the latest, most thoroughly researched recommendations for everything from eating, sleeping, exploring, local festivals, transportation options, and much more. Full color photographs bring the destination alive, while color maps and clear, concise directions guide you in your travels. Now in its third edition, this guide is indispensable for any vacationer hoping to enjoy the region to its fullest.
Author: Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 178
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FIELD & STREAM, America’s largest outdoor sports magazine, celebrates the outdoor experience with great stories, compelling photography, and sound advice while honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down for generations.
Author: Sandra Friend Publisher: ISBN: 9780989849555 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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With 1,400 miles of hiking across Florida, what does the Florida National Scenic Trail look like? Its beauty and botanical diversity reflects the incredible variety of landscapes found in Florida, from Caribbean-style tropical hammocks to Appalachian-like ravines with mountain laurel blooming in spring. This compact coffee table book introduces you to a walk in the woods across the state of Florida.
Author: Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 112
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FIELD & STREAM, America’s largest outdoor sports magazine, celebrates the outdoor experience with great stories, compelling photography, and sound advice while honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down for generations.
Author: Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 120
Book Description
FIELD & STREAM, America’s largest outdoor sports magazine, celebrates the outdoor experience with great stories, compelling photography, and sound advice while honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down for generations.
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