Project Gutenberg 2012-06-11 Public domain in the USA. 322 Stowe, Harriet Beecher 1811 1896 Stowe, Harriet Elizabeth Beecher Crowfield, Christopher Stowe, H. B. (Harriet Beecher) 01006952 Palmetto-Leaves Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmetto_Leaves Produced by David Edwards, Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Palmetto-Leaves" by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a collection of travel essays written in the late 19th century. The book presents a vivid and personal exploration of Florida, showcasing not only the natural beauty of the region but also the social and cultural dynamics of its time. Stowe shares her observations, experiences, and reflections on various landscapes, flora, and the people she encounters, often weaving in themes of love for nature and compassion for all beings. The opening of the book introduces readers to a journey aboard a steamer from Savannah to Florida, featuring a cast of characters who share their musings about a stray dog they encounter. This dog, described as “nobody’s dog,” becomes a central symbol of longing and companionship in a landscape filled with both beauty and struggle. Stowe’s narrative juxtaposes the dog's plight with her admiration for Savannah, a city that enchants her with its charm and verdant squares. Ultimately, this initial portion sets the tone for a thoughtful exploration of both Florida’s landscapes and the emotions associated with human-animal relationships, emphasizing themes of belonging and the search for home. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Florida -- Description and travel Saint Johns River Valley (Fla.) -- Description and travel Mandarin (Jacksonville, Fla.) -- Description and travel Saint Johns River Valley (Fla.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century Mandarin (Jacksonville, Fla.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century F296 Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Travel Writing 334508 2025-09-16T08:48:23.859367 text/html 335649 2012-06-11T14:11:46 text/html 2376467 2025-09-16T08:48:31.632369 application/epub+zip 2377983 2025-09-16T08:48:27.005362 application/epub+zip 204754 2025-09-16T08:48:25.717408 application/epub+zip 2547525 2025-09-16T08:48:35.083321 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2508800 2025-09-16T08:48:30.721373 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 331862 2022-09-18T10:00:47.074356 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 297319 2025-09-16T08:48:23.208370 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 297065 2012-06-11T14:11:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 297064 2012-06-11T14:11:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21703 2025-09-16T08:48:35.213360 application/rdf+xml 14918 2025-09-16T08:48:26.211361 image/jpeg 3648 2025-09-16T08:48:25.962381 image/jpeg 117415 2012-06-11T14:11:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 2175455 2012-06-11T14:11:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 117387 2012-06-11T14:11:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 2270156 2025-09-16T08:48:23.964372 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia