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Which Writer Called the Everglades 'River of Grass'?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Marjory Stoneman Douglas published 'The Everglades: River of Grass' in 1947.
  • Her book shifted public perception from a worthless swamp to a vital ecosystem.
  • She became a leading voice for Everglades conservation until her death at 108.
  • 'River of Grass' refers to the slow flow of water through sawgrass marshes.

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