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Why Studying History is Important (and Why It's Fun)

First explored by naturalist William Bartram in the 1760s, the St. Johns River stretches 310 miles along Florida's east coast, making it the longest river in the state. The first highway through the once wild interior of Florida, the St. Johns may appear ordinary, but within its banks are some of the most fascinating natural phenomena and historic mysteries in the state.

River of Lakes: A Journey on Florida's St. Johns River [Book]

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