A Land Remembered

The author of A Land Remembered did a great job of depicting the old Florida. I really liked how he described the land as a wild, lush habitat that thrived with native pine trees, swamps and rivers. I also enjoyed this author's style of writing; his in depth knowledge really brought to life the characters and setting in the story. All the destinations discussed throughout the book brought insanely detailed images in my mind, it is amazing how the author's words can do that! As well, I think what helped me visualize these places was that I already had some background knowledge for most destinations such as the Tamiami trail and the Everglades. Overall, this book discussed how three generations of MacIvey men gradually altered their environment in the pursuit of making a decent living for themselves and their family. For me, the message was clear, in the end, we will regret stripping Florida of its natural beauty.