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Florida: The Natural WondersFlorida: The Natural Wonders by Jeff Ripple
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One of the better books on Florida. An outstanding text accompanies tremendous color photography. Shows you Florida waterfalls caves, and a lot you never expected. Five stars.
Florida's Fabulous Natural Places (Florida's Fabulous Nature Series)Florida's Fabulous Natural Places (Florida's Fabulous Nature Series) by Tim Ohr
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Once you get past Disneyland and all that, Florida has many natural wonders worth seeing. This book shows you where they are. Good photos
Sierra Club: The EvergladesSierra Club: The Everglades by Patricia Caulfield
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The moving, extremely interesting book is marked by exceptional photography, and a keen analysis of why the Everglades are in constant jeopardy.
The EvergladesThe Everglades by Archie Fairly Carr
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Of the many volumes on the Everglades, one of our most endangered national parks, this is probably the best. A fine adition to anyone's library.
Guale the Golden Coast of Georgia (Seab)Guale the Golden Coast of Georgia (Seab) by Brower
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This book, with its faboulous photographs and easily readable text, will introduce you to one of our most unknown wilderness areas, the Sea Islands of Georgia. Revel in the beauty,
The Okefenokee SwampThe Okefenokee Swamp by Franklin Russell
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It probably should have been a national park. But perhaps this wonderful wildlife area is best left as shown to you here. A keeper. Fine text and photos.
Roanoke Island: The Beginnings of English AmericaRoanoke Island: The Beginnings of English America by David Stick
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A fascinating text on the environment and history of the place the first English colonists setttled. A must read for devotees of American history.
Mr. Jefferson's Upland Virginia: Photographs and Quotations About Thomas Jefferson's Homeland (80p)Mr. Jefferson's Upland Virginia: Photographs and Quotations About Thomas Jefferson's Homeland (80p) by Robert Llewellyn
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A nice photographic essay of the land our most brilliant President called home. You'll love it.
Biltmore Estate: The Most Distinguished Private PlaceBiltmore Estate: The Most Distinguished Private Place by John Bryan
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Of course, Biltmore has to be seen to be truly appreciated, (and believed), but this book's easy text and great photos do it justice. A real keeper.
Legacy from the Past: A Portfolio of Eighty-Eight Original Williamsburg BuildingsLegacy from the Past: A Portfolio of Eighty-Eight Original Williamsburg Buildings by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
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Restored Colonial Williamsburg is one sight every American should see. This marvelous book shows you why.
Wild SouthlandsWild Southlands by Michael Godfrey
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Bates Littlehales, a master photographer, does unknown Southern wildlands a great favor by bringing them to you as they really are. This photo essay is exemplary.
Edge of life; the world of the estuary (A Landform book)Edge of life; the world of the estuary (A Landform book) by Peggy Wayburn
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A rare, feeling book about a little known environment that is disappearing too quickly. Read it and ponder what we are losing for no reason.
Southeast CoastSoutheast Coast by George Reiger
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This coffee table book is a real treasure, presenting the many, varied facets of the area in marvelous color and composition. You'll enjoy reading it again and again.
Gulf Coast: Where Land Meets SeaGulf Coast: Where Land Meets Sea by C. C. Lockwood
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This is an encyclopedic study of the Gulf Coast, its biota and resources, and its people and charm. Read this book, and you're an expect on the region.
Along the Edge of AmericaAlong the Edge of America by Peter Jenkins
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Peter Jenkins, that marvelous narrator, shows you the Gulf Coast up close, as he strolls through its towns and byways. Magnificent.
The Untamed Coast: Pictures and Words About Rare People and Rare Places Along the Edge of AmericaThe Untamed Coast: Pictures and Words About Rare People and Rare Places Along the Edge of America by Peter Jenkins
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Ditto, as to the book immediately above.
The Bayous:The American WildernessThe Bayous:The American Wilderness by Peter S., Feibleman
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There is an awful lot about the bayous of Louisiana that no one knows. This book admirably fills the gap. A fascinating read. Good photos, too. A keeper.
MississippiMississippi by Bern Keating
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This is a nice, easy book about one of our great states and her fascinating land and people. Did you know it was the first place a heart transplant was readied? Will cure many misimpressions.
The Majesty of Natchez (Majesty Architecture)The Majesty of Natchez (Majesty Architecture) by Reid Smith
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This book is an excellent photo and essay tour of one of America's most interesting cities. View the mansions and pick your favorites ahead of time.
The Southern AppalachiansThe Southern Appalachians by Jerome Doolittle
This was my first purchase in the Time-Life American Wilderness set. I ended up getting the whole set. This book's great pictures and writing were why.
Hidden valley of the Smokies,: With a naturalist in the Great Smoky MountainsHidden valley of the Smokies,: With a naturalist in the Great Smoky Mountains by Ross E Hutchins
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A very well-crafted book about the natural side of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Land Between the Lakes;: Experiment in recreation,Land Between the Lakes;: Experiment in recreation, by Frank Ellis Smith
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A nice photo and essay tour of the long isthmus between Kentucky and Cumberland Lakes in Kentucky and Tennessee
The longest caveThe longest cave by Roger W Brucker
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This is an ever-fascinating story of the herculean efforts to explore the Flint Ridge-Mammoth Cave System in Kentucky, and to prove it was the longest cave in the world. I hated to see the book end.
KinnockKinnock by Martin Westlake
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Ma and Pa Kettle made this place the butt of jokes. This book reveals another, beautiful side to a misunderstood region. A real keeper.