Indian River Lagoon : an environmental history / Nathaniel Osborn.
| Author/creator | Osborn, Nathaniel author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Gainesville : University Press of Florida, [2016] |
| Copyright Date | ©2016 |
| Description | ix, 210 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- Early geologic history and human habitation to 1842 -- Mosquitoes and kegs of manatee meat, 1842-1892 -- Atlantic gateway to the Gulf of Mexico, 1881-1941 -- From labor to leisure, 1941-present -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract | Osborn tells the past and present of the waterway, showing how humans have impacted the region as well as how the lagoon has influenced the human cultures along its shores, to provide much-needed context as debates continue regarding how best to restore this natural resource. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-205) and index. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 2015031794 |
| ISBN | 9780813061610 |
| ISBN | 081306161X |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GE155 .F6 O83 2016 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |