The Everglades: An Environmental History (1999) by David McCally Foreword by Raymond Arsenault and Gary R. Mormino, Series Editors
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 reigns as king of the Everglades Agricultural Area. The Florida History and Culture Series 288 pp. 23 figures, 15 b&w photos. ISBN 0-8130-1648-7 Cloth, $39.95 |
An Environmental History of Northeast Florida (1998) by James J. Miller  "An important and
well researched work. . . . Nearly anyone who is
concerned about Florida, the environment or history
should find something of interest in this
book."— Tallahassee Democrat
This story of the land and people in that region of the St. Johns River and the Atlantic coast covers 18,000 years—from the Ice Age to the first half of the 20th century. read
a sneak preview of this book in our reading room Florida Museum of Natural History: Ripley P. Bullen Series. 320 pp. 25 b&w photos, 42 maps. ISBN 0-8130-1600-2 Cloth, $49.95 |
Florida Hurricanes and Tropical Storms (1997) Revised Edition by John M. Williams and Iver W. Duedall
A comprehensive chronological guide to hurricanes, tropical storms, and near-misses in Florida since 1871, this compact volume contains the widest possible range of statistics and information for the 181 tropical cyclones to reach Florida, 72 of them with hurricane force winds, 78 as tropical storms. A book as fascinating as it is useful, Florida Hurricanes and Tropical Storms is the definitive reference for the general public, amateur storm trackers, coastal homeowners, and anyone interested in Florida meteorology, written in a style accessible even to young students of Florida weather. 148 pp. 57 b&w photos, 23 maps. ISBN 0-8130-1515-4 Paper, $12.95 |
Everglades Agricultural Area: Water, Soil, Crop, and Environmental Management (1994) Edited by A.B. Bottcher and F.T. Izuno "A valuable resource
of information for water quality and use managers,
planners, farmers, and other agriculturalists, and anyone
looking for information on agriculture in the Everglades
area."—Florida Scientist
335 pp. 6 b&w photos, 29 illustrations. ISBN 0-8130-1294-5 Cloth, $59.95 |
Atlas of Florida (1992) Edited by Edward A. Fernald and Elizabeth Purdum Cartography by James R. Anderson, Jr.,and Peter A. Krafft
"An invaluable resource for educators, business people, and newcomers who need the latest facts and figures about Florida’s population, environment, economy, and political makeup."— Florida Trend 288 pp. 9 X 12. 500+ color maps, 100+ color photos, 70+ b/w photos, 60+drawings. ISBN 0-8130-1131-0 Cloth, $49.95 |
The Geology of Florida (1997) Edited by Anthony F. Randazzo and Douglas S. Jones
The first comprehensive
geology of the state of Florida published in over thirty
years, this volume brings together leading geoscience
authorities from academia, state and federal geological
surveys, and private industry in a liberally illustrated,
up-to-date summary and analysis.
ISBN 0-8130-1496-4 Cloth, $39.95 |
"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
"Besides acting as a
comprehensive historical and meteorological reference
guide, this book is a necessity for every Floridian to
have on-hand during hurricane season. . . . It is a
wake-up call for those wanting to remain at home during a
hurricane evacuations to ‘ride out the storm’.
" — Orlando Sentinel
"It is often observed
that there are many Floridas—the coral reefs, the
beaches, the Everglades, the piney woods, and the
forested hills. In these pages you will find new evidence
of the great variety of environments to be found in the
Sunshine State. . . .This atlas is the work of gifted
editors and cartographers who have detailed a marvelous
subject."— Talbot D’Alemberte,
President, Florida State University 
"A marvelous and
timely overview of the geology of Florida . . . assembled
by some of the state’s best
geoscientists."—Henry T. Mullins,
Syracuse University
Edited by Ronald L. Myers
and John J. Ewel