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Author : John Bartram,William Bartram
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02-07
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780813059686

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Travels on the St. Johns River by John Bartram,William Bartram Pdf

A selection of writings from naturalists John and William Bartram, who explored Florida in 1765 In 1765 father and son naturalists John and William Bartram explored the St. Johns River Valley in Florida, a newly designated British territory and subtropical wonderland. They collected specimens and recorded extensive observations of the region’s plants, animals, geography, ecology, and Native cultures. The chronicle of their adventures provided the world with an intimate look at La Florida. Travels on the St. Johns River includes writings from the Bartrams' journey in a flat-bottomed boat from St. Augustine to the river's swampy headwaters near Lake Loughman, just west of today’s Cape Canaveral. Vivid entries from John's Diary detail the settlement locations of Indigenous people and what vegetation overtook the river's slow current. Excerpts from William's narrative, written a decade later when he tried to make a home in East Florida, contemplate the environment and the river that would come to be regarded as the liquid heart of his celebrated Travels. A selection of personal letters reveal John's misgivings about his son's decision to become a planter in a pine barren with little shelter, but they also speak to William's belated sense of accomplishment for traveling past his father's footsteps. Editors Thomas Hallock and Richard Franz provide valuable commentary and a modern record of the flora and fauna the Bartrams encountered. Taken together, the firsthand accounts and editorial notes help us see the land through the explorers' eyes and witness the many environmental changes the centuries have wrought.

Author : Bill Belleville
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011-07-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780820342245

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River of Lakes by Bill Belleville Pdf

First explored by naturalist William Bartram in the 1760s, the St. Johns River stretches 310 miles along Florida's east coast, making it the longest river in the state. The first "highway" through the once wild interior of Florida, the St. Johns may appear ordinary, but within its banks are some of the most fascinating natural phenomena and historic mysteries in the state. The river, no longer the commercial resource it once was, is now largely ignored by Florida's residents and visitors alike. In the first contemporary book about this American Heritage River, Bill Belleville describes his journey down the length of the St. Johns, kayaking, boating, hiking its riverbanks, diving its springs, and exploring its underwater caves. He rediscovers the natural Florida and establishes his connection with a place once loved for its untamed beauty. Belleville involves scientists, environmentalists, fishermen, cave divers, and folk historians in his journey, soliciting their companionship and their expertise. River of Lakes weaves together the biological, cultural, anthropological, archaeological, and ecological aspects of the St. Johns, capturing the essence of its remarkable history and intrinsic value as a natural wonder.

Author : Jane R. Wood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0979230446

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Trouble on the St. Johns River by Jane R. Wood Pdf

In Trouble on the St. Johns River, the Johnson kids Joey, Bobby and Katy are up to their adventurous ways again. But this time, instead of exploring history, they're making it! Joey and Bobby start their summer vacation by setting out for their favorite fishing pond, but end up leading a crusade to clean up the environment instead.Finding the pond covered with green muck and dead fish, the brothers decide to do something about it. That leads to a close encounter with a manatee, a visit to a center that rehabilitates injured sea turtles, and a boat tour on the St. Johns River. What they learn through these experiences inspires them to create The Greenies and chart a course of action that captures the attention of many, including a local TV station. By the end of the story, Joey, who thought there was nothing kids could do to make a difference, realizes that perhaps they are the very ones who can. Its a story of awakening that will inspire young readers to become more aware of their environment and give them some ideas on how to preserve it.

Author : Ray Whaley
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780813065144

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Journey of a River Walker by Ray Whaley Pdf

When Ray Whaley set out to accomplish his bucket-list goal of kayaking the length of the St. Johns River, it didn’t take long for him to realize he was in over his head. The longest river in Florida, stretching 310 miles between Vero Beach and Jacksonville, the St. Johns had been paddled in its entirety by only a handful of people. Whaley found himself blazing his own trail on an exciting and unexpected adventure. In Journey of a River Walker, Whaley tells the whole story of his experience, from his preparations beforehand to the techniques he learned along the way to his daily escapades and discoveries on the water. Learning from Whaley’s recommendations, along with his mistakes and close calls, readers will gain valuable knowledge that will help them in planning their own paddling trips. Whaley’s journey also highlights the delicate ecosystem of the river and the importance of conserving its environment, raising awareness of the fragile yet critical link between humans and nature. A volume in the series Wild Florida, edited by M. Timothy O’Keefe

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Water Science and Technology Board,Committee to Review the St. Johns River Water Supply Impact Study
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309144810

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Review of the St. Johns River Water Supply Impact Study by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Water Science and Technology Board,Committee to Review the St. Johns River Water Supply Impact Study Pdf

The St. Johns River is the longest river in Florida, containing extensive freshwater wetlands, numerous large lakes, a wide estuarine channel, and a correspondingly diverse array of native flora and fauna. Water resource management in the river's watershed is the responsibility of the St. Johns River Water Management District (the District). The District must provide water for the region's 4.4 million residents as well as numerous industrial and agricultural users, all while protecting natural systems within the river basin. With population growth in the watershed expected to surpass 7.2 million in 2030, the District, through its water resources planning process, has begun to identify alternative sources of water beyond its traditional groundwater sources, including the potential withdrawal of 262 million gallons per day from the St. Johns River. To more comprehensively evaluate the environmental impacts of withdrawing this water from the river, the District embarked on a two-year Water Supply Impact Study (WSIS), and requested the involvement of the National Research Council. The present volume reviews the Phase I work of the WSIS and provides recommendations for improving Phase II.

Author : Donald Spencer
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 0764328263

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St. John's River by Donald Spencer Pdf

St. Johns River begins in the swamps in southeast Florida, then passes 310 miles through many lakes, communities, forests, and swamps north towards the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville. As a resource, it has been enjoyed by millions, but few know its full and fascinating story. It was explored by both the Spanish and French, and hosted a thriving Steamboat trade. Today it has become a popular recreation and tourist site. Illustrated by 300 vintage postcards, this book takes a virtual tour from St. Johns River's source to its basin, with stories of its history, tributaries, cities, and attractions along the way.

Author : William Bartram
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1955-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0486200132

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Travels of William Bartram by William Bartram Pdf

Reprint of 1791 ed.

Author : Andrew R. Nicholas
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2023-01-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467109321

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Exploring the St. Johns River by Andrew R. Nicholas Pdf

The St. Johns River is the longest river within the state of Florida. Flowing over 300 miles from Central Florida north to Jacksonville and then east to the Atlantic Ocean, it is a vital natural waterway. The river has both a rich past and a long-standing relationship with the wildlife living in, along, and around it. More than 3.5 million people reside on or near the river, including in the cities of Jacksonville, Green Cove Springs, Palatka, and Sanford. Exploring the St. Johns River shows the human history of this waterway--and the lakes in Central Florida that are part of the river--from early European explorations to the most recent developments of the 21st century. This book was created to showcase the history, ecology, and waterways of the St. Johns River.

Author : Asa R. Randall
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780813055435

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Constructing Histories by Asa R. Randall Pdf

Large accumulations of ancient shells on coastlines and riverbanks were long considered the result of garbage disposal during repeated food gatherings by early inhabitants of the southeastern United States. In this volume, Asa R. Randall presents the first new theoretical framework for examining such middens since Ripley Bullen’s seminal work sixty years ago. He convincingly posits that these ancient “garbage dumps” were actually burial mounds, ceremonial gathering places, and often habitation spaces central to the histories and social geography of the hunter-gatherer societies who built them. Synthesizing more than 150 years of shell mound investigations and modern remote sensing data, Randall rejects the long-standing ecological interpretation and redefines these sites as socially significant monuments that reveal previously unknown complexities about the hunter-gatherer societies of the Mount Taylor period (ca. 7400–4600 cal. B.P.). Affected by climate change and increased scales of social interaction, the region’s inhabitants modified the landscape in surprising and meaningful ways. This pioneering volume presents an alternate history from which emerge rich details about the daily activities, ceremonies, and burial rituals of the archaic St. Johns River cultures.

Author : Ed Winn
Publisher : Buster's Books
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 0965848922

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The Early History of the St. John's River by Ed Winn Pdf

Early & present history about Florida's St. Johns River.

Author : Kevin M. McCarthy
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781561646661

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St. Johns River Guidebook by Kevin M. McCarthy Pdf

Come aboard! Put on your hat and throw away your cares. Let's float down the most important river in Florida: the mighty St. Johns (though for this north-flowing river, down is up!). We'll start where the river starts, in the marshes west of Vero Beach, and end up 310 miles later at the Atlantic Ocean. This guide describes the history, major towns and cities along the way, wildlife, and personages associated with the river. You'll go by Sanford and Georgetown, Palatka and Orange Park. And at the mouth of the river, you'll encounter the metropolis of Jacksonville and the Naval Station in Mayport. You'll meet some of the most important people in our state's history: Jean Ribault, John and William Bartram, Zephaniah Kingsley, Harriet Beecher Stowe; as well as many important groups: Timucuan and Seminole Indians, runaway slaves, British and Spanish settlers, and missionaries. You will see manatees and jumping fish and lots of species of birds. Away from the big towns on quiet weekdays, you will experience a solitude and closeness to nature that may surprise you in this very populated state. This new edition has completely updated traveling information, including websites and phone numbers. Next in series > > See all of the books in this series

Author : Jeffries Wyman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1875
Category : Social Science
ISBN : HARVARD:32044004985396

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Fresh Water Shell Mounds of the St. John's River, Florida by Jeffries Wyman Pdf

Author : Michael Crummey
Publisher : Anchor Canada
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2009-12-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307374882

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River Thieves by Michael Crummey Pdf

In elegant, sensual prose, Michael Crummey crafts a haunting tale set in Newfoundland at the turn of the 19th century. A richly imagined story about love, loss and the heartbreaking compromises—both personal and political—that undermine lives, River Thieves is a masterful debut novel. Published in Canada and the United States, it joins a wave of classic literature from eastern Canada, including the works of Alistair MacLeod, Wayne Johnston and David Adams Richards, while resonating at times with the spirit of Charles Frazier’s Cold Mountain and Cormac McCarthy’s Border Trilogy. An enthralling story of passion and suspense, River Thieves captures both the vast sweep of history and the intimate lives of a deeply emotional and complex cast of characters caught in its wake.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 932 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556029737079

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St.Johns River Power Park NPDES Permit by Anonim Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Water Science and Technology Board,Committee to Review the St. Johns River Water Supply Impact Study
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309142229

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Review of the St. Johns River Water Supply Impact Study by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Water Science and Technology Board,Committee to Review the St. Johns River Water Supply Impact Study Pdf

The St. Johns River is the longest river in Florida, containing extensive freshwater wetlands, numerous large lakes, a wide estuarine channel, and a correspondingly diverse array of native flora and fauna. Water resource management in the river's watershed is the responsibility of the St. Johns River Water Management District (the District). The District must provide water for the region's 4.4 million residents as well as numerous industrial and agricultural users, all while protecting natural systems within the river basin. With population growth in the watershed expected to surpass 7.2 million in 2030, the District, through its water resources planning process, has begun to identify alternative sources of water beyond its traditional groundwater sources, including the potential withdrawal of 262 million gallons per day from the St. Johns River. To more comprehensively evaluate the environmental impacts of withdrawing this water from the river, the District embarked on a two-year Water Supply Impact Study (WSIS), and requested the involvement of the National Research Council. The present volume reviews the Phase I work of the WSIS and provides recommendations for improving Phase II.