The Springs of Florida [Paperback]

Doug Stamm (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1998

Many rare underwater photographs, many of unique underwater species. Detailed descriptions and maps of Florida's major spring parks, including Silver Springs, Weeki Wachee, and Wakulla Springs. A must-have for canoeists, kayakers, divers, and snorkelers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Pineapple Pr (August 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561640484
• ISBN-13: 978-1561640485
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,756,358 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great guide to the hidden side of Florida., December 7, 2000

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"davistucker" (Harahan, Louisiana USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Springs of Florida (Paperback)

As a scuba diving instuctor and an active diver who visits the Florida panhandle at least six times a year, I was delighted to find a book about the springs of Florida. Undoubtedly, Florida's reefs and wrecks are better known, but to access them, one must first go through the condo-congested coastal areas and tourist jammed highways and airports. The springs are generally located in the interior, which means less development and less traffic, but more effort to reach and fewer amenities. The photographs, maps, and great detail about the natural history (particularly the fauna)are documented evidence that the effort is worth it, and evoke wonderful memories for those who have been there.For somebody interested in diving in the springs, this book captures the feel of this particular environment more effectively than the other guides to diving in Florida, and should be a great book for non-diving nature lovers as well.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm the author, May 22, 2003

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Doug Stamm (Prairie du Sac, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Springs of Florida (Paperback)

This book was photographed and written for the diver and spring side visitor who wants to know more about the springs environment. It is not a dive location guide, but a guide to the inhabitants and forces that make the springs of Florida a unique ecosystem in our world. They are beautiful places and inhabited by a variety of creatures. This book was made for divers and visitors who want to know more about what they see.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book...., December 3, 2003

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M. B Evans "Fusionman" (Madison, Mississippi United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Springs of Florida (Paperback)

Ever since I was a kid, the springs of Florida have fascinated me. I knew I wanted to get my scuba certification so I could dive them. I have dove many of these springs listed in this book, and I must say, the information is right on the money. If you are looking for a comprehensive dive guide, you are not going to find it in this book. What you will find is beautiful photographs of the native flora and fana of a spring, like plants, fish, reptiles, mammals (like the manatee)etc.... All in all, Mr. Stamm has given us a great book about the glorious, beautiful, and magical elude of Florids's fresh water springs. I highly recommend it....