Films and TV have made the Florida Everglades the most famous wetlands in the
world, a primeval wonder of habitat and wildlife, preserved, inviolable. But
Hollywood lies. Such is the drainage and exploitation of the area, mostly for
sugar-growing, that, “barring restoration, the death of the Everglades is near
at hand”. Gloomy words from David McCally, the author of The Everglades.
There is hope for the unique swamps, but not much. Published by University
Press of Florida, £31.95, ISBN 0813016487.
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