Where the Swallowtail Kite Soars: The Legacies of Glades County, Florida and The

Description: Where the Swallowtail Kite Soars by Nancy Dale The story of Palmdale, Florida, and its people reflects a proud cultural heritage living on the edge of civilization. Palmdale is a ghost town today with only a few ranches left and the Seminole Indian Tribe living off a small market economy against the odds of metropolitan growth, dollars and political power. This story reflects a tragic national trend threatening the survival of rural America. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Palmdale, a remote town in Glades County, population less than 1,000, is on the curb of creeping urbanization. Today, more people than Palmdales entire population are moving into Florida each day. The pioneer culture and Floridas last wilderness is threatened by growth that exploits "blue gold" water and the land. The sprawling ranches set amidst tall cabbage palm prairies are disappearing. The cost to stay is more than the price to sell with high inheritance taxes and the evaporation of a cattle based economy. The early pioneers forecasted Floridas future in their own lifetime as they struggled to hold onto a way of life in a place where few chose to carve a living. Their stories predict the high premium of development: light pollution, traffic, sewage, crime and the "napalming" of native trees replaced by "ornamental" shrubs, cement, and gated communities. They foresaw the destruction of natural eco-systems, water shortages and communities where wildlife extermination businesses spring up to destroy "pesky" intruders such as squirrels, woodpeckers, snakes and other Everglades species. The story of Palmdale, Florida, and its people reflects a proud cultural heritage living on the edge of civilization. Palmdale is a ghost town today with only a few ranches left and the Seminole Indian Tribe living off a small market economy against the odds of metropolitan growth, dollars and political power. This story reflects a tragic national trend threatening the survival of rural America. Details ISBN0595325572 Author Nancy Dale Short Title WHERE THE SWALLOWTAIL KITE SOA Pages 184 Publisher iUniverse Language English ISBN-10 0595325572 ISBN-13 9780595325573 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2004 DOI 10.1604/9780595325573 UK Release Date 2004-08-22 Imprint iUniverse Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2004-08-22 NZ Release Date 2004-08-22 US Release Date 2004-08-22 Publication Date 2004-08-22 Subtitle The Legacies of Glades County, Florida and The Vanishing Wilderness Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134729191;

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