Palmetto-Leaves by Harriet Beecher Stowe

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39972.html.images 327 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39972.epub3.images 2.2 MB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39972.epub.images 2.2 MB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39972.epub.noimages 196 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39972.kf8.images 2.4 MB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39972.kindle.images 2.4 MB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39972.txt.utf-8 290 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/39972/pg39972-h.zip 2.1 MB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
LoC No. 01006952
Title Palmetto-Leaves
Credits 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)
Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class F296: United States local history: Gulf States. West Florida
Subject Florida -- Description and travel
Subject Saint Johns River Valley (Fla.) -- Description and travel
Subject Mandarin (Jacksonville, Fla.) -- Description and travel
Subject Saint Johns River Valley (Fla.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
Subject Mandarin (Jacksonville, Fla.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 39972
Release Date
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 197 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!