"Fervent and stirring."--David Yarnold, president and CEO, National
Audubon Society "Stone's spectacular photography captures the
splendor of America's Everglades. His remarkable book is convincing
proof that our nation cannot risk losing this unique natural
wonder."--Eric Eikenberg, CEO, Everglades Foundation ""Everglades"
takes us into the lives of elusive species living far from the
boardwalks and tourist trails. With the mind of a scientist, eyes
of an artist, and the heart of an adventurer, Stone bears witness
to the unrivaled beauty of America's wetland."--Carlton Ward Jr.,
author of "Florida Cowboys" "What Mac Stone has done in pictures is
akin to what Marjory Stoneman Douglas did with words, and our
understanding and appreciation of the Everglades has once again
been transformed."--John Moran, author of "Journal of Light"
"Showcases the natural beauty of the Everglades region and touches
upon the critical issues that face resource managers today. It
offers a dynamic visual experience and gives a very moving account
of this often misunderstood national treasure."--Roger Hammer,
author of "A Falcon Guide to Everglades National Park and the
Surrounding Area" "Mac Stone's photographs capture the essence of
the Everglades, a vast and unique natural area that continues to be
threatened by commercial interests."--Jerald Milanich, coauthor of
"Enchantments: Julian Dimock's Photographs of Southwest Florida"
From Lake Okeechobee to Florida Bay, from inside the
bone-crushing jaws of an alligator to the storms that race across
the blackwater backcountry, award-winning conservation photographer
Mac Stone takes us on a visual journey through the Everglades. More
than 200 striking photographs showcase the natural beauty of this
unique wetland, capturing the amazing depths of its landscapes, the
diversity of its wildlife, and the resilience of the largest
subtropical wilderness in the United States.
Aerial views highlight the vast expanse of the River of Grass.
Underwater images capture the endless wonders of the Everglades,
including sharks darting through mangrove roots. Intimate close-ups
showcase awe-inspiring flora and fauna such as the ghost orchid,
the Florida panther, the endangered Everglades snail kite, roseate
spoonbills, and, of course, the majestic American alligator.
As a biologist for the National Audubon Society, Stone traveled to
the most remote areas of the Everglades to collect these images.
With his camera, he explored Everglades National Park, Corkscrew
Swamp, Fisheating Creek, and dozens of sites that few are permitted
to visit. His stunning photographs capture the innumerable facets
of this ecological marvel while speaking to the importance of
wilderness conservation and the need to protect these amazingly
wild wetlands.
In a special foreword, Michael Grunwald introduces readers to a
short history of the Everglades, from the immense amount of
developing and restructuring it has endured to a discussion of the
dangers inherent to destroying such an important ecosystem.
Grunwald breaks down just how crucial Everglades restoration is,
not only for Florida but as a litmus test for other watersheds
around the world.
Exclusive essays from the top minds in Everglades conservation
appear throughout the book, opening an even wider perspective on
Stone's powerful photographs. With its stellar selection of
informative writings, together with images that have wowed National
Geographic, the BBC, NPR, as well as magazines and newspapers
across the globe, "Everglades" provides a rare glimpse at the
world's most famous wetland.
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