The History Of Saint Augustine Florida Classic Reprint

Excerpt from The History of Saint Augustine, Florida This brief outline of the history of one of the most interesting portions of our country, together with the sketches of the celebrated characters and memorable events which have rendered the town of St. Augustine famous throughout the world, is offered to the public in the hope and expectation that the information herein contained may supply the desire, felt by an ever-increasing number of its citizens and visitors, to be better informed as to the early history of a place so justly celebrated. The desire of the author has been to condense and render accessible to the general reader the very interesting but elaborate accounts of the early writers concerning some of the more notable events connected with the early settlement and defense of St. Augustine. Copious quotations have been borrowed, and the quaint language of the early historians has been retained as peculiarly appropriate to the subject and locality described. The traditions and chronicles in possession of the descendants of the early settlers have been sought with a desire to preserve these fragments of history before it shall be too late. Already those conversant with the events of the early years of the century have passed from the stage of life. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Official History Endorsed by St. Augustine Institute of Science and Historical Society: Fort Marion City Gates, St. Augustine, Florida In this work we have attempted a brief summary of the important events connected with the history of Fort Marion and the City Gates, and in so doing we must necessarily present the more important facts connected with the history of St. Augustine. The facts and dates contained herein are in accord ance with the best authority obtainable. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from A Fragmentary History of Saint Augustine In Fifteen. Sixty four, Landonmere {tom fiance which he hoped in time. fl leader ot the fluguenatsfihe fiend-l protestants, Should become a colony 04 fiance Sfikin'l i f'hi hit-3, world, And now we. Leave the fluguenofs. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Ponce De Leon Land: St. Augustine, Florida, Traditions and Early History of the Oldest Fortress and City in the United States Ponce 'de Leon's Introduction to His Ward, Dona Inez de Sato mayor. He accepts the Guardianship. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Saint Augustine, Florida: Sketches of Its History, Objects of Interest, and Advantages as a Resort for Health and Recreation For nothing could look more like a paradise than Florida in April. Then he beheld it bathed in balmy light, redolent in fruit, flowers, and sunshine. Not only flowers, shrubs, and undergrowth by millions were in bloom, but the very forest trees till the air with the fragrance of their blossoms. The palmetto spreads its fanlike leaves to waft the breeze, the date palm waves its majestic plumes in the translucent blue air, and the feathery acacia and chaporell tremble to the gentle kiss of wooing zephyrs. The magnolia reflects the glowing sunshine upon its glossy leaves and contrasts its creamlike flowers with the radiant scarlet of the pomegranate. The golden oranges hang in tempting clusters among their fresh green leaves, while here and there peep out their scented blossoms. The lilies, in their grace and purity, as of old, put to shame "Solomon in all his glory: " sleeping on the placid water, cushioned on velvet leaves, or dancing in the air highly suspended on their spiral stems, or humbly hiding in mossy nooks and fairy dells; then appearing as the imperial oriflamme, the Fleur de Lis of France, clothed in royal purpler gorgeous as the scarlet trumpet lily, dazzling with its glory. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Old Saint Augustine: A Story of Three Centuries The purpose of the book will be attained, if with its aid the reader shall see the St. Augustine of the present tinged and illumined with the light of its past. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Standard Guide: St. Augustine, East Coast of Florida and Nassau The distances here are not great. Fort Marion and the Gateway on the north, the sea - wall on the water front, the Plaza in the center, With its Cathedral, the narrow streets, and the Barracks on the south - these are the features Of the.old town in which we shall be interested, and all lie within the limit Of a mile. The principal streets run north and south; the cross streets at right angles, east and west. The main thoroughfare, St. George street, extends through the center of the town to the City Gate; from that point it is known as San Marco avenue. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.