{"product_id":"st-johns-river-guidebook-9781561644353","title":"St. Johns River Guidebook","description":"\u003cp\u003eCome aboard! Put on your hat and throw away your cares. Lets float down the most important river in Florida: the mighty St. Johns (though for this north-flowing river  down is up!). Well start where the river starts  in the marshes west of Vero Beach  and end up 310 miles later at the Atlantic Ocean. This guide describes the history  major towns and cities along the way  wildlife  and personages associated with the river. Youll go by Sanford and Georgetown  Palatka and Orange Park. And at the mouth of the river  youll encounter the metropolis of Jacksonville and the Naval Station in Mayport. Youll meet some of the most important people in our states history: Jean Ribault  John and William Bartram  Zephaniah Kingsley  Harriet Beecher Stowe; as well as many important groups: Timucuan and Seminole Indians  runaway slaves  British and Spanish settlers  and missionaries. You will see manatees and jumping fish and lots of species of birds. Away from the big towns on quiet weekdays  you will experience a solitude and closeness to nature that may surprise you in this very populated state. This new edition has completely updated traveling information  including websites and phone numbers.  Next in series    See all of the books in this series\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45276637954101,"sku":"ByrdShop_1561644358","price":99.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781561644353.jpg?v=1780558821","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/st-johns-river-guidebook-9781561644353","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}