How did people cope with the heat and humidity in the southern US prior to electricity? Are there any documents describing practical tips for cooling off?

by eyeshake

I would especially like to know if there are primary sources explaining the climate of major southern cities such as Atlanta or New Orleans to Western Europeans prior to their immigrations.

knoperope

Hey there, check out these past threads while you're waiting for a more specific answer:

How did laborers in the American South "beat the heat" before the invention of air conditioning? by u/Georgy_K_Zhukov

How did air conditioning change the culture of the southern United States? by u/svarogteuse