Shepherd glides along the vast Okefenokee swamp in search of his roots. Topics include the following: dangers that can arise at every bend; the reason the Okefenokee is the most mysterious, intriguing swamp in North America; the way its plants and animals survive in their murky world; its natural beauty; the way lives can be rapidly extinguished in a swamp; legendary swamp stories; changes when evening hours approach; the notion that the world will eventually revert back to swamp life; and the meaning of Okefenokee.

The universal language of beer is seen in a Milwaukee neighborhood tavern and a poetic potpourri of beer commercials.

The humorist finds a lifestyle he can become accustomed to in the atmosphere of the rich.