{"product_id":"big-cypress-national-preserve-james-a-kushlan-9781467162982","title":"Big Cypress National Preserve","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLying deep within southwest Florida, the Big Cypress National Preserve protects over 1,000 square miles of the Big Cypress Swamp. \u003c\/strong\u003eHome to namesake cypress tree swamps as well as prairies, forested islands, ghost orchids, alligators, Florida panthers, and waterbirds, its human history spans thousands of years, becoming a refuge for the unconquered Seminole and Miccosukee people. Nearly inaccessible until the 1920s, when opened by roads and the railroad, it was America's last frontier, settled by hardy pioneers, plume and alligator hunters, farmers, smugglers, and moonshiners. Avoiding large-scale development, the preserve was established over 50 years ago to protect the swamp and Everglades water resources while facilitating compatible traditional uses. Today, the preserve continues to support its swamp heritage, both natural and cultural, enabling Seminoles, Miccosukees, backwoodsmen, recreationists, and passing motorists to appreciate its unique environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames A. Kushlan is an author, conservationist, and South Florida historian with a University of Miami doctorate focused on the Big Cypress Swamp. He has authored 12 books. Kirsten Hines is an author, photographer, and conservationist. Her writing and photography highlight wildlife, including in her recent books \u003cem\u003eWild Florida: An Animal Odyssey\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBirds of Florida\u003c\/em\u003e. This is the fifth book they have coauthored for Arcadia Publishing on South Florida. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James a. Kushlan,Kirsten Hines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1467162981\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781467162982\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Arcadia Publishing (SC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.22h x 6.39w x 0.48d","brand":"James a. Kushlan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48175750316287,"sku":"9781467162982","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_21f6e2bf-1a81-4fc4-aae7-d27337c6b5a0.jpg?v=1771335666","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/big-cypress-national-preserve-james-a-kushlan-9781467162982","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}