Title: Palmetto-leaves
First published: 1873
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
Places: Florida, Saint Johns River Valley (Fla.), Saint Johns River (Fla.), Mandarin (Jacksonville, Fla.), Saint Augustine (Fla.)
People: Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896)
Time periods: 19th century