Palmetto Pioneers

A Florida Historical Biography

By: Cindy Roe Littlejohn

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Mary Adeline Walker is no heroine of legend—just the daughter of a hardworking Florida cattleman. Yet as she comes of age on the raw frontier, amid swamps, storms, and looming conflict, she must summon uncommon courage. In the unforgiving wilderness of Middle Florida, every choice she makes will shape not only her family’s survival, but the legacy they leave behind.

South Carolina, 1827. Mary Walker is scared. Happy living in the middle of a big extended family, the sharp-eared seven-year-old can’t understand why her father and uncles are discussing moving to the dangerous Florida Territory. But though the independent girl is a quick learner, she worries the proposed fresh start won’t survive the treacherous trip to America’s newest land.

Arriving in Jefferson County during 1829’s harsh winter weather, Mary and her kin fight to build a homestead amid the climate, animals, and disease. And the resourceful pioneer’s fears only grow when she hears of growing tensions between the local government and the Seminole population.

Will she discover new depths of tenacity in the face of endless struggles?

Employing research from real-life journals, diaries, and letters, Cindy Roe Littlejohn creates an immersive window into one woman’s remarkable story. As you explore this unique mix of carefully authenticated details and meticulously crafted fiction, you’ll be amazed by the unsung moments from Florida’s rich and complex history.

Palmetto Pioneers: The Emigrants is an award-winning work of historical narrative nonfiction and the first book in the Palmetto Pioneers biography series. If you like compelling characters, preserving family stories, and exploring treacherous frontiers, then you’ll love Cindy Roe Littlejohn’s fascinating look into the past.

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Very interesting book!

This story was very interesting and informative. I enjoyed the history. I liked the author’s style of telling the story. I liked the characters. This was a very good book. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in this series.

Accurate and Interesting

I appreciate the historical accuracy woven into a compelling story of the settlement of Jefferson County.

The story of my people!

I love history of all sorts. The more the historical record has lead to my place and time in history, the more exciting it is to my eyes and mind. Well THIS book, more than all others I’ve encountered thus far, closely mirrors my own family’s historical pilgrimage, beginning with the migration from the Carolinas, to arriving in Madison Fl in the mid 1820’s, right down to the striving and substance of their way of life in the early days of North (central) Florida. I appreciate the extensive effort that was so obviously spent on making this book so historically accurate and interesting. And thanks as well for sharing the sources and generously giving credit. (Including a quote from my great grandfather. That was a neat surprise!). I look forward to flying through the other two books!

endless facts

storyline would have been good but there was too many endless descriptions don't know what else to say