Marjory stoneman douglas book everglades river of grass

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Marjory stoneman douglas april 7, 1890 may 14, 1998 was an american journalist, author, womens suffrage advocate, and conservationist known for her staunch defense of the everglades against efforts to drain it and reclaim land for development. Marjory stoneman douglas, spirited writer and environmentalist who was known as patron saint of florida everglades for her ceaseless campaign. River of grass, was published in 1947 and has become known as the definitive account of the beauty and mystery of the everglades with more than 500,000 copies sold. Marjory stoneman douglas 18901998, champion for the.

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