"Florida's most unique natural treasure"--Cover.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Books
A journalist and writer, Marjory Stoneman Douglas became a formidable advocate for the natural world. Through her work, she reshaped public perception of the Everglades, championing it as a vital river of grass rather than a disregarded swamp. Her influential writings on conservation profoundly impacted environmental thought, drawing comparisons to seminal works in the field.



Fleeing bullies and life with his stepfamily, Henry Bunks finds a secret hideaway that becomes his observation point for activities in the Florida Everglades, legal and otherwise.