Project Gutenberg 2016-08-19 Public domain in the USA. 61 Sewall, Rufus King 1814 1903 Sewall, R. K. (Rufus King) Sketches of St. Augustine With a view of its history and advantages as a resort for invalids Produced by Chuck Greif, Broward County Library and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Sketches of St. Augustine" by Rufus King Sewall is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book provides insights into St. Augustine, which is renowned for being the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental United States. Its primary focus is the city's rich historical context and its appeal as a health resort for invalids, emphasizing climate and local amenities. In this book, Sewall explores various aspects of St. Augustine, beginning with its geographical description and historical foundation by Pedro Melendez in 1565. The narrative elaborates on significant events such as the massacre of the Huguenots by the Spanish and the city's struggles through wars and invasions. Additionally, the author discusses the local climate's benefits for health, especially for those suffering from chronic illnesses. He also reflects on social life, public accommodations, and the unique cultural practices of the area, presenting a vivid but concise portrait of St. Augustine as a destination for travelers seeking both wellness and historical exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Saint Augustine (Fla.) -- History Saint Augustine (Fla.) -- Description and travel F296 Text Browsing: History - American Browsing: Travel & Geography 145800 145781 2024-09-22T05:04:14.889255 2023-09-23T03:46:59.534481 text/html text/html 142387 2021-01-24T20:44:06 text/html; charset=utf-8 1444793 2021-01-24T20:44:06 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 1557362 2024-09-22T05:04:19.157236 application/epub+zip 1553507 2024-09-22T05:04:15.802303 application/epub+zip 106839 2024-09-22T05:04:15.328242 application/epub+zip 1611638 2024-09-22T05:04:21.863232 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1592551 2024-09-22T05:04:18.489225 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 151786 2022-09-24T01:36:56.208054 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 119590 119483 2024-09-22T05:04:14.424244 2023-09-23T03:46:58.833473 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 119444 2016-08-19T11:47:02 text/plain; charset=utf-8 46157 2016-08-19T11:50:58 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18175 2024-09-22T05:04:21.999208 application/rdf+xml 20046 2024-09-22T05:04:15.404259 image/jpeg 3639 2024-09-22T05:04:15.365280 image/jpeg 1466022 2024-09-22T05:04:14.940257 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