The Everglades

by McCally, David

• ISBN13: 9780813016481
• ISBN10: 0813016487
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-10-01
• Publisher: Univ Pr of Florida

Summary

"[A] detailed and lively environmental history of the Everglades. Those interested in anthropology, geology, and American history will also find much to fascinate them as McCally traces the ecosystem's development from its geologic origins through the first human habitation to today's threats by development and agriculture."-- Library Journal "Admirable . . . an interesting and informative historical account of the Everglades."-- Journal of Economic History "A powerful book that might disturb some and energize others." -- St. Petersburg Times "An engaging, fascinating, and fine-grained narrative that is good history with an activist edge. It will change the way we think about the Everglades."--Mart A. Stewart, Western Washington University, author of "What Nature Suffers to Groe": Life, Labor, and Landscape on the Georgia Coast This important work for general readers and environmentalists alike offers the first major discussion of the formation, development, and history of the Everglades, considered by many to be the most endangered ecosystem in North America. Comprehensive in scope, it begins with South Florida's geologic origins--before the Everglades became wetlands--and continues through the 20th century, when sugar reigned as king of the Everglades Agricultural Area. Urging restoration of the Everglades, McCally argues that agriculture, especially sugar growing, must be abandoned or altered. Sure to be influential in all discussions of Florida's future, The Everglades also will be significant for environmentalists focused on any area of North America. David McCally teaches U.S. history at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg campus, and environmental history at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg.

Author Biography

David McCally teaches U.S. history at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg campus, and environmental history at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg.

Table of Contents

List of Tables and Figures	xiii
Foreword	xv
Raymond Arsenault
Gary R. Mormino
Preface	xvii
A Changing Landscape	1	(30)
Changing Peoples	31	(27)
The Derelict Land	58	(26)
Drainage	84	(22)
Drainage Reconsidered and Pioneer Settlement, 1912-1924	106	(23)
Perfecting the Developmental System	129	(25)
The Fruits of Development	154	(21)
Epilogue: Restoration	175	(8)
Notes	183	(16)
Bibliography	199	(12)
Index	211