Fall under the spell of Florida's natural environment
In this captivating collection, Florida's most notable authors, poets,
and environmentalists take readers on a journey through the natural
wonders of the state. Continuing in the legacy of the beloved classic
The Wild Heart of Florida, this book features thirty-four pieces by a
new slate of well-known and emerging writers.
In these pages, New York Times bestselling author Lauren Groff
describes the beauty of Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park.
Environmental writer Cynthia Barnett listens to seashells on Sanibel
Island. Legendary journalist Marjory Stoneman Douglas records the sights
and sounds of the Everglades in the 1920s. Miccosukee elder Buffalo
Tiger relates traditional stories of his community's deep relationship
with the land. Presidential inaugural poet Richard Blanco muses on the
shifting vista of the ocean in "Some Days the Sea."
These writers and many others recount memories of how their lives have
been enriched by the state's varied and brilliant landscapes. Some tell
of encounters with alligators, pythons, manatees, turtles, and otters,
while others marvel at the unique character of flowing springs and piney
scrub. Together, they highlight the need to protect pristine ecosystems
and restore ones that have been damaged due to development. The Wilder
Heart of Florida will inspire readers to explore and celebrate the
Florida wilderness.
Contributors: Susan Lilley Lauren Groff Buffalo Tiger Terry Ann
Thaxton Bill Maxwell Jack E. Davis Charles Lee David McCally Gabbie
Buendia Rick Campbell Frederick R. Davis Cynthia Barnett Loren G.
"Totch" Brown Lee Irby Isaac Eger Anmari Alvarez-Alemán Leslie K. Poole
Russ Kesler Harriet Beecher Stowe Margaret Ross Tolbert Lars Andersen
Lucinda Faulkner Merritt Claire Strom Clay Henderson Gianna Russo
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Bruce Stephenson Mark Jerome Walters Erika
Henderson Nathaniel Pryor Reed Richard Blanco Betty Mae Tiger Jumper and
Patsy West Frances Susanna Nevill
