South Florida History and Natural History

Dr. Kushlan’s writings on natural and human history in southern Florida have provided accessible accounts of stories of man’s relationship with nature in the region, where so much has been lost and changed.

Dr. Kushlan books revealed the history of historically important sites and national parks. A particular contribution was to place in historical context the stories of how southern Florida’s natural history emerged. His books on public and private gardens in southern Florida provide insight and guidance on enhancing the regional landscape for birds, elucidating approaches different from the rest of North America.

For access to the articles cited below, please go to the Articles page. For more information about cited books, please visit the Books page.

Kushlan, J.A. and E.M. Smith-Cavros. 2007. Human heritage and natural heritage in the Everglades. International Journal of Heritage Studies 13:335-349. 

Kushlan, J.A., and K. Hines. 2014. Key Biscayne. Arcadia Publishing, Charleston, SC, USA.

Kushlan, J.A. 2015. John James Audubon in South Florida. Tequesta 75:8-47.

Kushlan, J.A and K. Hines. 2014. Attracting Birds to South Florida Gardens. University Press of Florida, Gainesville FL, USA.

Kushlan, J.A. 2014. Birds of Fairchild. Acclaim Press, Morley MO, USA.

Hines, K. and J.A. Kushlan. 2017. Biscayne National Park. Arcadia Publishing, Charleston, SC, USA.

Kushlan, J.A., and K. Hines. 2019. Dry Tortugas National Park. Arcadia Publishing, Charleston, SC, USA.

Kushlan, J.A. and K. Hines. 2019. A history of southern Biscayne Bay and its national park. Tequesta 78: 8-57.

Kushlan, J.A. 2020. Seeking the American Tropics, South Florida’s Early Naturalists. University of Florida Press, Gainesville, FL, USA.

Kushlan, J.A. 2021. The Holders of the Dry Tortugas. Tequesta 80:164-200.

Kushlan, J.A., and K. Hines. 2021. Everglades National Park. Arcadia Publishing, Charleston SC, USA.

Kushlan, J.A. 2022. Samuel Mudd at Fort Jefferson. Tequesta 82:10-88.