Palmetto-Leaves

Palmetto-Leaves is a travel narrative by Harriet Beecher Stowe that recounts her experiences in the southern United States particularly in Florida. The book is structured as a series of essays and observations blending travel writing with reflections on Southern culture society and the natural landscape. Stowe begins her narrative by describing the beauty and charm of Florida particularly its unique flora and fauna including the palmetto trees that inspired the title. She paints vivid pictures of the landscapes she encounters expressing her admiration for the region's natural beauty.