In the late 1800's, the Everglades was a place for Native Americans, newly-freed slaves, naturalists, poachers, settlers and expansionists.
But by the end of the century, a massive influx of settlers were flocking to the Everglades for one thing: to kill birds for their feathers.
It has been said that Marie Antoinette started the trend of using plumes to adorn her royal head - before she lost hers.
