The Final Fate of the Alligators

"The Final Fate of the Alligators" is a collection of short stories by Edward Hoagland, an American novelist, travel writer, and essayist. Published in 1992, this collection is part of Hoagland's broader body of work, which often explores nature, wildlife, and personal challenges. His writing style has been compared to that of classic nature writers like Henry David Thoreau and John Muir. Hoagland's essays and stories frequently combine keen observation of the natural world with reflections on his own life experiences, including his struggles with a speech impediment and vision impairment.