Branches of Palm is a novel written by Harriet A. Adams in 1865. The book tells the story of a young woman named Isabel, who is forced to leave her home and family in the North to live in the South during the Civil War. Isabel is sent to live with her aunt, who is a wealthy plantation owner in Virginia. The novel explores the themes of slavery, racism, and the impact of war on both individuals and society. Isabel struggles to adapt to her new surroundings...