Gloria Jahoda

This work traces the origins of the Hillsborough River, in Florida, to prehistoric times, chronicles the arrivals of the conquistadores, the missionaries, and the marauders greedy for civilizing and for treasure, and points out how contemporary ambitions could destroy the environment.

"For four hundred years Florida has been North America's ranking treasure hunt, a national Never-Never land." Gloria Jahoda unfolds the colorful story in this book, from the gold-seeking conquistadores of Spain, and the alleged search for a fountain of youth, to today's vast influx of tourists and the retired in search of sun, health, and the delights of Disney World.