Book Release and Launch Advanced

Posted by: Michael Goldy

“Ten Days in the Glades” is a publication about a ten day canoe trip on the Wilderness Waterway of Everglades National Park scheduled for release March 15, 2014. Many of the posted photographs were taken on that trip, as noted on the back book cover:

South Florida has the largest area of wilderness in the eastern United States. The ultimate experience in this backcountry is canoeing the Wilderness Waterway through Everglades National Park, and this is a story of such a trip. This is a most unforgiving wilderness, having extreme weather and water conditions and abundant wildlife that, at times, tend to view us humans as food. However, one learns to become one with the land, or suffer the consequences, which can be permanent. The physical and mental challenges of such a trip are a life changing experience that tightens the soul.

The ecology, colorful history and environmental concerns are addressed in detail. As with most of the planet, the Everglades is subjected to the issues of development, exploitation, pollution and climate change. While the national park and Big Cypress National Preserve are theoretically protected, the area is dependent upon resources and influences from areas that are not. Whether we protect such rarities or allow them to fade away is a decision we need to make as the predominate species on the planet.

As book signings and presentations are scheduled they will be posted.