River of Lakes

A Journey on Florida's St. Johns River

By: Bill Belleville

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Paperback | 25 September 2001

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246 Pages

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First explored by naturalist William Bartram in the 1760s, the St. Johns River stretches 310 miles along Florida's east coast, making it the longest river in the state. The first "highway" through the once wild interior of Florida, the St. Johns may appear ordinary, but within its banks are some of the most fascinating natural phenomena and historic mysteries in the state. The river, no longer the commercial resource it once was, is now largely ignored by Florida's residents and visitors alike.

In the first contemporary book about this American Heritage River, Bill Belleville describes his journey down the length of the St. Johns, kayaking, boating, hiking its riverbanks, diving its springs, and exploring its underwater caves. He rediscovers the natural Florida and establishes his connection with a place once loved for its untamed beauty. Belleville involves scientists, environmentalists, fishermen, cave divers, and folk historians in his journey, soliciting their companionship and their expertise. River of Lakes weaves together the biological, cultural, anthropological, archaeological, and ecological aspects of the St. Johns, capturing the essence of its remarkable history and intrinsic value as a natural wonder.

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Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Introduction	p. xv
Headwaters to Blue Cypress Lake	p. 1
Lake Hell'n Blazes to Puzzle Lake	p. 15
Econlockhatchee to the Osteen Bridge	p. 39
Lake Monroe to Blue Springs	p. 60
Hontoon Island to Lake George	p. 85
Juniper Springs to Croaker Hole	p. 108
Ocklawaha to "Charlottia"	p. 125
Palatka to Picolata	p. 141
Palmo Cove to Jacksonville Landing	p. 161
Jacksonville Landing to the Atlantic Ocean	p. 181
Relevant Public and Nonprofit Contact Agencies	p. 193
Access Points on and near the St. Johns, from South to North	p. 197
Bibliography	p. 203
Index	p. 211
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A Journey on Florida's St. Johns River

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