Florida's rivers comprise a tapestry of natural wonders. They support rich ecosystems. They define the landscape and lend character to the regions through which they pass. The first half of this book provides an overview of Florida's waterways, while the second half provides detailed information on 60 of Florida's rivers, covering each one from source to end. From the Blackwater River in the western Panhandle to the Ichetucknee and Kissimmee Rivers in central Florida to the Miami River in south Florida, it traces the flow of these streams as they weave through cypress swamps, pine-studded hills, and hardwood hammocks. It introduces plants and animals endemic to each. This book also takes the reader on a journey through time. It tracks the history of Florida's rivers, from the dawn of the Paleoindians through the Spanish conquest to the present. It traces human efforts to confine and harness these waters. Finally, it looks at conservation and examines efforts to preserve Florida's rivers and return them to their natural states.
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Librería: Michael Lyons, HAGERSTOWN, MD, Estados Unidos de America
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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Florida's rivers comprise a tapestry of natural wonders. They support rich ecosystems. They define the landscape and lend character to the regions through which they pass. The first half of this book provides an overview of Florida's waterways, while the second half provides detailed information on 60 of Florida's rivers, covering each one from source to end. From the Blackwater River in the western Panhandle to the Ichetucknee and Kissimmee Rivers in central Florida to the Miami River in south Florida, it traces the flow of these streams as they weave through cypress swamps, pine-studded hills, and hardwood hammocks. It introduces plants and animals endemic to each. This book also takes the reader on a journey through time. It tracks the history of Florida's rivers, from the dawn of the Paleoindians through the Spanish conquest to the present. It traces human efforts to confine and harness these waters. Finally, it looks at conservation and examines efforts to preserve Florida's rivers and return them to their natural states. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781561649860
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Librería: Birkitt's Books, SARASOTA, FL, Estados Unidos de America
paperback. Condición: Very Good. Second. Minor shelf wear, binding tight, pages clean and unmarked. Florida's rivers comprise a tapestry of natural wonders. They lend character to the regions through which they pass. They provide a sense of community to those who reside along the banks. They offer superb scenery and exciting recreational opportunities. Florida's rivers played a key roll in the state's history, from the Spanish explorations, through the Seminole Wars, into the modern era. Even their names?Apalachicola, Caloosahatchee, Ocklawaha, Suwannee, Withlacoochee?evoke images of the state's rich cultural heritage. This book provides a detailed profile of every significant river in the state, from the Miami River of south Florida to the Perdido River of the western Panhandle; from the tiny Ichetucknee River to the broad St. Johns. No other source provides such comprehensive coverage. This book features more than two hundred color photographs of waterways, fish, and wildlife. It also includes sixty river-system maps. Anglers, history buffs, nature enthusiasts, boaters, and others will find great value in its contents. It will acquaint the reader with waterways that so many people depend on, but so few really know. Nº de ref. del artículo: 231126014
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Librería: Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, Estados Unidos de America
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