Palma Sola: The Youngest and Largest Town in Florida (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book is a compelling account of life in Palma Sola, Florida, in 1884. It paints a vivid picture of a town on the cusp of growth, showcasing its unique advantages in terms of climate, geography, and burgeoning economic opportunities. The author, a resident since 1868, offers a personal perspective on the town's development and its allure for tourists, land hunters, and settlers seeking a better life. The book delves into the potential of Palma Sola as a center for trade and commerce, fueled by the burgeoning railroad system and the town's deep harbor. The author also explores the rich agricultural potential of the region, highlighting the suitability of the land for growing tropical fruits like oranges, lemons, limes, and pineapples. The book provides valuable insights into the emerging fruit industry in Florida and its potential to become a major source of income. The author's detailed description of the various fruits and their cultivation techniques offers a glimpse into the agricultural practices of the time, and showcases the burgeoning industry's promise. This book offers a unique glimpse into the economic, social, and environmental landscape of a pivotal period in Florida's development, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in the history and potential of this vibrant state. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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