The Swamp : The Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of Paradise (Paperback)

from dele2451

Explores the geological formation, biological/botanical/zoological attributes, historical settlement, ongoing destruction/attempted restoration, and complicated politics associated with the world's one and only Everglades. A great assemblage of investigative journalism on a subject important to a...

from paleporter

Best book on S.Fla. topside and underbelly I've ever read

from rareflorida

Everyone in Florida should read this book. Some funny quotes used early in the book and most will see how Hiaasen gets his comic material. Laughs dry up with the Everglades and the politics at the end may deter people from finishing the book. If you can laugh at the insanity of humans without get...

from dchaikin

This is a major and comprehensive history of South Florida, with "1000" interviews, and a zillion sources. It seems to have begun as an investigative journalism project on CERP, a hugely expensive plan passed in 2000 that was intended to save the Everglades, but instead, at best, somewhat slows d...

from jeanphilli

Excellent history of this unique natural resource. Hard to read about how misguided and pigheaded we humans are when it comes to nature. Well written, especially considering the time span and the vast cast of characters. My only suggestion for improvement: more MAP!!!