--- product_id: 4103558 title: "The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of Paradise" brand: "michael grunwald" price: "VT6817" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/4103558-the-swamp-the-everglades-florida-and-the-politics-of-paradise store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of Paradise **Brand:** michael grunwald **Price:** VT6817 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of Paradise by michael grunwald - **How much does it cost?** VT6817 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/4103558-the-swamp-the-everglades-florida-and-the-politics-of-paradise) ## Best For - michael grunwald enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted michael grunwald brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of Paradise ## Images ![The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of Paradise - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71MSMg-CYQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A classic *by A***E on November 18, 2013* The Swamp is an extraordinarily well-written book, an upbeat treatise on the Everglades that lays out options for the future while dealing with changes in its integrity, politics, economics and the history, its people and plants, as well as being a great read.In this book Michael Grunwald presents a clear and convincing argument for the construction and conservation of filter wetlands in order to restore the Everglades to its original state. Referred to as, Stormwater Treatment Areas, these wetlands are essentially a front-line of resistance in the fight to filter out and bind nutrients that come from the intense agricultural production of crops like sugar. In the US such filter swamps are Congressionally-mandated under the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, approved by former President Clinton and former Florida Governor, Jeb Bush. As Grunwald explains, more than 36,000 acres have been constructed in Florida, which to date have removed thousands of tons of phosphorus. Another 17,000 acres was added in 2004, making the area the largest man-made wetland in the world!A classic of its kind, The Swamp is a work of love. It reminded me of the ‘Patron Saint of Swamps,’ Henry Thoreau, for whom, “my temple is the swamp...far away from human society. What’s the need of visiting far-off mountains and bogs, if a half-hour’s walk will carry me into such wildness and novelty.” ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Required Reading for ..... Everybody *by Z***A on April 30, 2010* This is an outstanding piece of history/journalism as the author traces the Everglades and surrounding south Florida from the earliest Indians to the very latest politicians. Anyone who lives in or visits S. Florida should read this towering book as the author describes the villains and heroes who had a role in impacting the Everglades. Surprisingly, we find that the environmentalists (who were called conservationists in earlier times) were often just as wrong and opportunistic as were the politicians and the fat cats. There's blame for everybody who had a hand in despoiling this unique environmental treasure and then, with dubious motives and bureaucratic bumbling, sought to restore it. A Washington Post journalist, Grunwald brings to the book a generally leftist perspective --he keeps, for instance, harping on the alleged predations of "the white man." But you can see that he at least makes an effort to restrain himself -- not always successfully. He even occasionally takes a shot at a Democrat or an environmentalist, but in general, his opinions are predictable and often cliched. This mild criticism, however, should not take away from the success and importance of this comprehensive, well-done, easy-to-read saga about the Everglades, wherein lies an instructive tale of how big things get done (or not done) in America. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ More engaging than you'd think *by G***E on March 11, 2016* An incredibly engaging look at what you might think is a dry (pardon the pun) topic. The book takes an in-depth look at the history of the Everglades from it's geologic beginnings to early colonial days and efforts over hundreds of years to drain the wetlands for farming and subdivisions and ultimately ending with recent efforts to reclaim the wetlands. I know it doesn't sound engrossing, but it is a fairly incredible story about mankind's stubborness and the (hopefully) resilience of nature. Well worth a read. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/4103558-the-swamp-the-everglades-florida-and-the-politics-of-paradise](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/4103558-the-swamp-the-everglades-florida-and-the-politics-of-paradise) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*