Protecting Sanibel and Captiva Islands
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Protecting Sanibel and Captiva Islands by Charles Lebuff
The vibrant Sanibel and Captiva Islands are ecological marvels compared to Florida's many overbuilt barrier islands. Development began with the construction of the Sanibel Island Lighthouse in 1884, when only the lighthouse keeper and assistant and their families lived on the island. Noted conservationist Jay N. Ding Darling led the charge in preserving the islands' wildlife and natural beauty from the greed of real estate speculators and land developers in the 1930s. Former presidents like Harry Truman and cabinet-level executives worked alongside Sanibel and Captiva residents, setting up preserves and wildlife refuges to guard the integrity of the islands' unique natural blessings, abundant wildlife and aquatic stores. Charles LeBuff and Betty Anholt review the evolution of the islands' conservation ethic and how it perseveres even today.
LeBuff, Charles: - Charles LeBuff has selected a series of images and has written narrative captions that best portray the history of J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Throughout the book, LeBuff draws widely on his personal involvement with this special place. After all, it is here where he has spent most of his lifetime.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781467140676 |
| ISBN 10 | 1467140678 |
| Title | Protecting Sanibel and Captiva Islands |
| Author | Charles Lebuff |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
| Year published | 2018-12-10 |
| Number of pages | 204 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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