Project Gutenberg 2014-07-26 Public domain in the USA. 430 Brooks, A. M. (Abbie M.) 1830 1914 Brooks, Abbie M. Sunshine, Silvia Petals Plucked from Sunny Climes Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Petals Plucked from Sunny Climes" by Silvia Sunshine is a travelogue written in the late 19th century that provides an engaging account of the early settlement of Florida, along with its natural beauty and cultural landscape. Blending historical accounts with personal narrative, the text includes anecdotes about Indian conflicts and the experiences of travelers in Florida and Cuba. Key figures such as General Oglethorpe and historical sites like Savannah and Amelia Island are central to the narrative, showcasing the region's rich heritage. At the start of the narrative, the author describes a winter trip from Atlanta to Florida, encapsulating the allure of the southern landscapes and the charm of its towns, such as Savannah. The opening chapters highlight the meeting between General Oglethorpe and the Yamacraw Indians, the historical significance of Savannah's public squares, and the picturesque descriptions of landmarks and local flora. The protagonist's reflections and observations create a vivid backdrop for understanding the historical context of Florida's settlements and encourage an appreciation for the area's natural beauty and comforting climate, attracting both invalids and travelers alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/46418/46418-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Florida -- Description and travel Cuba -- Description and travel Florida -- History F296 Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - American 835364 2025-08-18T16:25:38.328146 text/html 823764 2024-10-24T09:25:03 text/html 5118193 2025-08-18T16:26:08.719506 application/epub+zip 5121613 2025-08-18T16:25:49.801068 application/epub+zip 404730 2025-08-18T16:25:39.094132 application/epub+zip 6865967 2025-08-18T16:26:16.039427 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 6803574 2025-08-18T16:25:57.606099 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 581202 2022-09-21T06:22:28.634703 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 777719 2025-08-18T16:25:37.372111 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 777570 2024-11-28T09:50:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16679 2025-08-18T16:26:16.198443 application/rdf+xml 20701 2025-08-18T16:25:39.184129 image/jpeg 3035 2025-08-18T16:25:39.139112 image/jpeg 6192195 2025-08-18T16:25:38.555145 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