St. Augustine
Hall, Maggi Smith
ISBN 10: 1531609694 ISBN 13: 9781531609696
Published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions, 2002
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St. Augustine conjures up images of Spanish architecture, a massive fort, splashes of color against a backdrop of river and ocean, and always, always the omnipresent tourist. This ancient town, established along the banks of the Matanzas River in 1565, is the oldest city in America. Founded to protect Spain's trade route from South and Central America to Europe, this colorful community was thriving years before the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock and decades before Jamestown was settled. No other place in the United States embodies more charm than this hallowed city. Within these pages, images taken from the St. Augustine Historical Society's archives will educate, enthrall, and entice history buffs, tourists, and residents alike. These vintage photographs will link readers to the past and transform them into more than mere spectators visiting a popular tourist attraction. Rediscover the Spanish connection and see how early settlers built their homes, harvested their crops, educated their children, and protected their land. Walk the same worn and winding paths that the town's forefathers trod and acknowledge both the good and the bad times of life before modernday conveniences.
About the Author: Maggi Smith Hall and the St. Augustine Historical Society captured the appeal of one of America s most famous national treasures in this unique volume. Hall is an educator, realtor, writer, and a member of the more than 100-year-old Society, which continues to preserve the city s rich history today. Celebrate this spectacular place, which has flown five flags during its adventuresome history Spanish, British, U.S. territory, Confederate, and United States.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: St. Augustine
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good