Marjorie harris carr biography books
Marjorie Harris Carr is an intimate look at this remarkable woman who dedicated her life to conserving Florida's wildlife and wild places.
Her publications include a biography of environmental activist Marjorie Harris Carr and a forthcoming book on Florida women's fight for equal suffrage....
Marjorie Harris Carr: Defender of Florida's Environment
"An intimate look at a complex and brilliant woman who had to battle against stereotypes and, in so doing, invented a new form of scientifically based environmentalism.
This is a must-read for anyone who truly cares about the 'real Florida.'"--Lee Irby, author of 7, Clams "Through a meticulous and beautifully illustrated study of Carr's childhood, education, career ambitions, marriage, and family life, Macdonald shows how Carr overcame numerous obstacles to emerge as one of the leading environmental activists in Florida."--Frederick Rowe Davis, author of The Man Who Saved Sea Turtles "Carr's unprecedented four-decade campaign stands today as a model for all future environmental movements.
This is an enthralling account of one woman's tireless efforts to prevent ecological disaster."--Kathleen Kaska, author of The Man Who Saved the Whooping Crane "This insightful biography portrays Carr as scientist, activist, enl