Palmetto-Leaves

Description:

After the Civil War, the Stowes bought a house on the St. Johns River near Mandarin, Florida. For several years, they spent the winters at their Florida home. In 1872, Stowe published Pametto Leaves describing the area, its people and wildlife. The book is organized as a series of articles and includes several ink sketches. It provides a unique view of north Florida and may have influenced Henry Flagler to develop Florida's east coast as a resort destination.

subjects: Description and travel,  Social life and customs,  Florida, description and travel,  Florida, history,  Florida, social life and customs,  Stowe, harriet beecher, 1811-1896,  Travel,  Authors, american

People: Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896)

Places: Florida,  Saint Johns River Valley (Fla.),  Saint Johns River (Fla.),  Mandarin (Jacksonville, Fla.),  Saint Augustine (Fla.)

Times: 19th century