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Waters Less Traveled
Doug Alderson
其他書名
Exploring Florida's Big Bend Coast
出版University Press of Florida, 2005
主題History / United States / State & Local / GeneralNature / GeneralSports & Recreation / KayakingTravel / United States / South / General
ISBN08130290319780813029030
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=iO98GwAACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋Florida's Big Bend Coast is one of America's longest and wildest continuous wetlands. Seminole Indians once sought refuge from American soldiers along its shores. Today, visitors find a different kind of refuge, a refuge from a hectic world. In the first comprehensive armchair guide to this region, naturalist and explorer Doug Alderson introduces readers to Florida's frontier past and evolving future. Interweaving history, folkways, and observations from life in the great outdoors, Alderson tells tales of his travels by sea kayak along the Big Bend Saltwater Paddling Trail, which runs from the Aucilla River to the town of Suwannee. He retraces the footsteps of famed naturalist John Muir in Cedar Key, shares little-known stories of backcountry feuds that rivaled the Hatfields and McCoys, uncovers amusing theories as to why mullet jump, and invites salty local characters to share the spotlight. Sometimes poignant, often humorous, and always engaging, Waters Less Traveled is the perfect travel companion for anyone who wants a bit of adventure without leaving home.