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Book SynopsisStretching along 156 miles of Florida's East Coast, the Indian River Lagoon contains the St. Lucie estuary, the Mosquito Lagoon, Banana River Lagoon, and the Indian River. This book traces the winding story of the waterway, showing how humans have altered the area to fit their needs and how the lagoon has influenced the cultures along its shores.
Trade ReviewLively and nuanced." - David McCally, author of
The Everglades: An Environmental History "As we work to repair the damage we have done to fragile ecosystems, this book tells us how much we have lost and how little time we have left before it is completely destroyed. Important reading for all interested in saving what is left of vanishing natural Florida." - Steven Noll, coauthor of
Ditch of Dreams: The Cross Florida Barge Canal and the Struggle for Florida’s Future "Osborn has finally gifted the long misunderstood Indian River Lagoon with the discerning scientific insights and cultural perspective it deserves." - Bill Belleville, author of
The Peace of Blue: Water Journeys "Unwinds the natural and human histories that have made the region both popular and fragile." - Evan P. Bennett, author of
When Tobacco Was King: Families, Farm Labor, and Federal Policy in the Piedmont
