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Florida Soil Types and a Soldier Colony Tour
The writer discusses Florida land types Hammock and Muck, notes soil and crop suitability, and contrasts St Cloud with a new St Andrews Bay colony at Lyne Haven. Traveling from Kissimmee to Jacksonville and Panama City, he critiques rail routes, recounts counties, towns, and turpentine camps, and describes landscapes, crops, and prospects along the way. The journey ends with a cautious forecast of settlement when turpentine logging declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Seiack Meck
St. Cloud
Kissimmee
Eve Guing
Miami
Dade County
Fort Meyera
Gulf Coast
Gulf
Lyove Haven
St. Andrews
St Cloud
St. Andrews Bay
Lyon Haven
Lyne Haven
Missouri
Jacksonville
Sea Board
Duval
Baker
Columbia
Suanee
Madison
Jefferson
Leon
Gadson
Cottondale
Jackson Co
Panama City
Washington Co
St Andrews Bay
McClenny
Baker Co
Lake Oley
Cobumpina
Lake City
Vais Cumunty
Cousty
Suawaece
Corsa
Catton
Eliaville
Suawnee River
Childood
Madison Co
Tallahassee
Jack 1800 Co
Alabama