Draining The Swamp Southern Style

Author : Bruce D. Epperson
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476642443
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Draining the Swamp, Southern Style written by Bruce D. Epperson and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1912, a Congressional committee met to investigate allegations that the Secretary of Agriculture had suppressed a report by J. O. Wright on drainage in the Florida Everglades. The following seven months of committee hearings uncovered a veritable horror-show of corruption, self-dealing, misuse of government personnel and property for private gain, the tarring of reputations in order to protect high-level officials, and outright blackmail within the Department of Agriculture and the state governments of Florida and North Carolina. The "Wright Report Incident" is most commonly understood in its connection to the Everglades, and few histories have included its effects on the North Carolina Pocosin wetland and other coastal plain swamps. This book seeks fills that gap. It details the timeline, intricate politics, and webs of corruption that make up the story of the Wright Incident and, specifically, its connection to land management practices in coastal North Carolina that continue to impact the industries of the state almost 100 years later.

Author : Bruce D. Epperson
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476684642
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Draining the Swamp, Southern Style written by Bruce D. Epperson and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2021-02-26 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1912, a Congressional committee met to investigate allegations that the Secretary of Agriculture had suppressed a report by J. O. Wright on drainage in the Florida Everglades. The following seven months of committee hearings uncovered a veritable horror-show of corruption, self-dealing, misuse of government personnel and property for private gain, the tarring of reputations in order to protect high-level officials, and outright blackmail within the Department of Agriculture and the state governments of Florida and North Carolina. The "Wright Report Incident" is most commonly understood in its connection to the Everglades, and few histories have included its effects on the North Carolina Pocosin wetland and other coastal plain swamps. This book seeks fills that gap. It details the timeline, intricate politics, and webs of corruption that make up the story of the Wright Incident and, specifically, its connection to land management practices in coastal North Carolina that continue to impact the industries of the state almost 100 years later.

Author : William 1674-1744 Byrd
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781020482069
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Description of the Dismal Swamp and a Proposal to Drain the Swamp written by William 1674-1744 Byrd and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1728, this pamphlet by William Byrd offers a detailed account of the Dismal Swamp, a vast and foreboding wetland on the border of Virginia and North Carolina. In addition to describing the swamp's physical features and wildlife, the pamphlet also includes Byrd's bold proposal to drain the swamp, a project that he believed would greatly benefit the region's economy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : William 1674-1744 Byrd
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781022430549
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Description of the Dismal Swamp and a Proposal to Drain the Swamp written by William 1674-1744 Byrd and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1728, this pamphlet by William Byrd offers a detailed account of the Dismal Swamp, a vast and foreboding wetland on the border of Virginia and North Carolina. In addition to describing the swamp's physical features and wildlife, the pamphlet also includes Byrd's bold proposal to drain the swamp, a project that he believed would greatly benefit the region's economy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Barbara Smith
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1416595430
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book B. Smith Cooks Southern-Style written by Barbara Smith and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-10-22 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In B. Smith’s Southern Cooking A-Z, she explores the rich and diverse cuisines of the American South—from Cajun to creole, Soul food to “New Southern.” Laced with engaging anecdotes about culture and history, Smith’s recipes equal parts instructive and entertaining. Hers isn’t a cookbook for elaborate dinner parties or calorie counters, but rather a guide for those unafraid to smoke a pig and toss back a few sliders. From Smith’s mouthwatering catfish fingers to her Jambalaya, her Kentucky Burgoo, and the entertaining stories she tells while teaching you her tricks, B. Smith’s Southern Cooking A-Z will show even the most skeptical reader why the Wall Street Journal has hailed her as “One of the most formidable rivals of Martha Stewart.”

Author : Michael Grunwald
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0743251075
Total Pages : 494 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Swamp written by Michael Grunwald and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-03-27 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A prize-winning r"Washington Post" reporter tells the story of the Florida Everglades, from its beginnings as 4,500 off-putting square miles of natural liquid wasteland to the ecological mess it has become. Photos.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1524 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Moore's Rural New-Yorker written by and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 1524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Thomas R. Biebighauser
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
ISBN 13 : 0813172586
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wetland Drainage, Restoration, and Repair written by Thomas R. Biebighauser and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wetlands are a vital part of the landscape and ecology of the United States, providing food and shelter for species ranging from the beautiful wood duck to the tiny fairy shrimp. These areas provide critical habitat for fish and wildlife, protect communities from flooding, and recharge groundwater supplies—yet they continue to be destroyed at an alarming rate. A detailed analysis of wetlands management, Wetland Drainage, Restoration, and Repair is a comprehensive guide to the past, present, and future of wetland recovery in the United States. The book includes a historical overview of wetland destruction and repair over the past two hundred years and also serves as a unique resource for anyone, from novice to engineer, interested in the process of wetland restoration. Author Thomas R. Biebighauser draws from his own vast experience in building and repairing more than 950 wetlands across North America. Included are numerous photographs and case studies that highlight successes of past projects. Detailed, step-by-step instructions guide the reader through the planning and implementation of each restoration action. Biebighauser also provides a number of effective strategies for initiating and improving funding for wetlands programs. Wetland Drainage, Restoration, and Repair is essential reading for all who care about and for these important ecosystems.

Author : Douglas J. Boland
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 0643069690
Total Pages : 769 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Forest Trees of Australia written by Douglas J. Boland and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2006 with total page 769 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic Australian guide - now fully revised and updated with nearly 300 of Australia's most important native trees.

Author : South Australia. Parliament
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1292 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Official Reports of the Parliamentary Debates written by South Australia. Parliament and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 1292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: