Project Gutenberg 2016-08-02 Public domain in the USA. 102 Howells, William Dean 1837 1920 Howells, W. D. (William Dean) Howells, William D. (William Dean) A Confession of St. Augustine Produced by Chuck Greif (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "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.) en Saint Augustine (Fla.) -- Guidebooks F296 Text Browsing: History - American Browsing: Travel & Geography 95876 95852 2024-09-22T04:24:23.358072 2023-09-22T15:38:51.762563 text/html text/html 90777 2021-01-24T20:42:08 text/html; charset=utf-8 1643229 2021-01-24T20:42:08 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 1664625 2024-09-22T04:24:26.470081 application/epub+zip 1660090 2024-09-22T04:24:24.075089 application/epub+zip 87581 2024-09-22T04:24:23.702093 application/epub+zip 1692788 2024-09-22T04:24:28.538582 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1679124 2024-09-22T04:24:25.786093 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 118852 2022-09-24T00:19:29.240237 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 84630 84544 2024-09-22T04:24:23.142103 2023-09-22T15:38:51.075578 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 84653 2016-08-02T12:56:52 text/plain; charset=utf-8 33580 2016-08-02T12:57:24 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18125 2024-09-22T04:24:28.667566 application/rdf+xml 18080 2024-09-22T04:24:23.763088 image/jpeg 3069 2024-09-22T04:24:23.734071 image/jpeg 1649314 2024-09-22T04:24:23.417089 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia