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ing the same period and months. At Key West, the 

 extreme southern port of Florida and our Union, the 

 range of the thermometer was nine degrees higher. 

 At New Smyrna the temperature is essentially modified, 

 and on Indian river the change is much greater, temper 

 ature being several degrees warmer. 



With the object in view of spending two or three 

 months in Florida at an expenditure of no more than a 

 hundred dollars, the only mode of living practicable 

 will be in the open air. To many of our readers, whose 

 camp-fires have gleamed in every corner of the Union, 

 the proposition to camp in such a wild and delightful 

 climate as that of Florida would be hailed as likely to 

 give the &quot;substance of things hoped for.&quot; Let those 

 who wish, patronize the hotels at a monthly expense 

 exceeding our total outlay for the winter s trip. Camp 

 ing out, then, is to be the manner of living, and to do 

 that successfully a tent is needed. If desired, this 

 luxury can be dispensed with and a shelter constructed 

 with the stalks and leaves of the palmetto. To one 

 &quot; handy &quot; with an axe and knife, and an old cam 

 paigner, this house-building would be a small matter. 

 It is assumed, however, that the party be ignorant of all 

 that pertains to camp life, and needs to go provided 

 with a shelter from the elements. Now tents can be 

 bought in any variety, but what is really needed is 

 first, strength to withstand the weather, and the 

 greatest amount of room consistent with weight and 

 bulk. A tent, large enough for a party of four, with 

 room for &quot; traps,&quot; and provisions for two months, can 

 be made at an expense of about $15, if made by the 

 party, and of light, waterproof drilling. It should be 

 about twelve feet long, with walls about four feet high, 

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