DeLand donated the land for the first municipal building that doubled as a church and school and funded the school that would become Stetson University. Ever since, the city of DeLand has had an interesting and rich history.

The Old Garden and Other Verses by Margaret Deland is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1894.

Reproduction of the original: Dr. Lavendar's People by Margaret Deland

" Founded in 1882, DeLand has fought to maintain a small-town atmosphere even as development surrounds the tranquil city.

This edition of 'The Wisdom of Fools' serves not only as a window into an earlier era but also offers timeless insights into the enduring complexities of human relationships and ethical considerations.

... Deland family were together one January day and evening, with Mrs. Deland sewing, Emily correcting school papers, and the men—Lorin and his father quietly smoking by the fire. No sign of trouble was evident as everyone retired for the ...

... DeLand, the founder of DeLand, who sought to create a city that would be the Athens of the United States —Patterson's theater indeed rivaled the opulence of many upscale theaters worldwide. Originally opening as a vaudeville house, the ...

... Deland, DeLand became a center of trade from this time. Dreka stocked items not available previously and employed marketing strategies such as free lunches. His motto was “everything to eat, wear, and use.” resiDenCe OF rev. D. mOOre ...

... Deland hath in her declaration in this case complained against them , and they assess the damages of the said Helen E. Deland on occasion of the premises over and her costs by her about her suit in this be- half expended , at the sum of ...