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Title: A Confession of St. Augustine

Note: Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Summary: "A Confession of St. Augustine" by William Dean Howells is a reflective narrative written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a non-fiction account that marries memoir and travel literature, exploring the author's experiences and observations in St. Augustine, Florida, a historically rich city often regarded as the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental United States. The book presents a nuanced examination of the city’s cultural, historical, and architectural allure, set against the backdrop of its evolution. In this narrative, Howells details his journeys and the lingering charm of St. Augustine, delving into its historical significance marked by Spanish colonization and the subsequent exchanges of power. He reflects on the architectural remnants of its past, such as the palmetto trees, historic buildings, and the atmosphere of a city that oscillates between old-world charm and modern development. Throughout, he interweaves personal anecdotes, observations of local life, and commentary on the interactions among different cultures, highlighting the beauty and complexity of the setting. Howells captures the haunting history and evolving spirit of St. Augustine, making it both a personal confession and a broader commentary on American identity and heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920

EBook No.: 52708

Published: Aug 2, 2016

Downloads: 81

Language: English

Subject: Saint Augustine (Fla.) -- Guidebooks

LoCC: United States local history: Gulf States. West Florida

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: A Confession of St. Augustine

Note: Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Summary: "A Confession of St. Augustine" by William Dean Howells is a reflective narrative written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a non-fiction account that marries memoir and travel literature, exploring the author's experiences and observations in St. Augustine, Florida, a historically rich city often regarded as the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental United States. The book presents a nuanced examination of the city’s cultural, historical, and architectural allure, set against the backdrop of its evolution. In this narrative, Howells details his journeys and the lingering charm of St. Augustine, delving into its historical significance marked by Spanish colonization and the subsequent exchanges of power. He reflects on the architectural remnants of its past, such as the palmetto trees, historic buildings, and the atmosphere of a city that oscillates between old-world charm and modern development. Throughout, he interweaves personal anecdotes, observations of local life, and commentary on the interactions among different cultures, highlighting the beauty and complexity of the setting. Howells captures the haunting history and evolving spirit of St. Augustine, making it both a personal confession and a broader commentary on American identity and heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920

EBook No.: 52708

Published: Aug 2, 2016

Downloads: 81

Language: English

Subject: Saint Augustine (Fla.) -- Guidebooks

LoCC: United States local history: Gulf States. West Florida

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.