River of lakes
Subtitle: a journey on Florida's St. Johns River
By: Bill Belleville.
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Athens
Language: eng
Number of pages: 220
Subjects: Saint Johns River (Fla.) -- History.; Saint Johns River (Fla.) -- Description and travel.; Saint Johns River Valley (Fla.) -- History.; Saint Johns River Valley (Fla.) -- Description and travel.
Description: "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."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [203]-210) and index.