Question : body selector in linked css not recognized

I'm stumped.  My linked CSS has all selectors working in the attached .htm pages, but for some reason I cannot get any properties associated with the BODY selector to be recognized.  I've triple-checked file/folder names, locations and my syntax, and I cannot find a reason for this. My graphics are fine as well.
Thoughts?

HERE IS THE CODE FOR THE STYLESHEET:




BODY { background-image:url('/images/floralbg.jpg')
; background-attachment: fixed;
     }

P, UL, OL {
       text-align: justify;
       font-size: 14pt;
       font-color: navy;
       font-family: perpetua, arial, verdana;
       margin-left: 10%;
       margin-right: 10%;
      }






THANKS!

Answer : body selector in linked css not recognized

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