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LoC No.: 01006863
Title: The History of Saint Augustine, Florida
Note: Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The History of Saint Augustine, Florida" by William W. Dewhurst is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the early history and significant events surrounding Saint Augustine, the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental United States. It covers not only the founding and development of the city but also early explorations by Spanish and French forces in Florida. The opening of the book lays the groundwork for a comprehensive history of Saint Augustine, acknowledging the universal human desire to understand one's ancestral origins. Dewhurst reflects on the challenges of chronicling the town's past, citing the mixed reliability of early historical accounts. He highlights the significance of the area through brief mentions of early Spanish expeditions and the motives of explorers like Juan Ponce de Leon, who sought glory and wealth. The chapter hints at the ambitious attempts made by different nations (notably Spain and France) to stake their claims in Florida, foreshadowing the complex interactions between European settlers and indigenous peoples, as well as the conflicts that would arise in the pursuit of colonization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dewhurst, William W. (William Whitwell), 1850-
EBook No.: 53608
Published: Nov 26, 2016
Downloads: 60
Language: English
Subject: Saint Augustine (Fla.) -- History
Subject: Florida -- History -- To 1821
LoCC: United States local history: Gulf States. West Florida
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 01006863
Title: The History of Saint Augustine, Florida
Note: Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The History of Saint Augustine, Florida" by William W. Dewhurst is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the early history and significant events surrounding Saint Augustine, the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental United States. It covers not only the founding and development of the city but also early explorations by Spanish and French forces in Florida. The opening of the book lays the groundwork for a comprehensive history of Saint Augustine, acknowledging the universal human desire to understand one's ancestral origins. Dewhurst reflects on the challenges of chronicling the town's past, citing the mixed reliability of early historical accounts. He highlights the significance of the area through brief mentions of early Spanish expeditions and the motives of explorers like Juan Ponce de Leon, who sought glory and wealth. The chapter hints at the ambitious attempts made by different nations (notably Spain and France) to stake their claims in Florida, foreshadowing the complex interactions between European settlers and indigenous peoples, as well as the conflicts that would arise in the pursuit of colonization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dewhurst, William W. (William Whitwell), 1850-
EBook No.: 53608
Published: Nov 26, 2016
Downloads: 60
Language: English
Subject: Saint Augustine (Fla.) -- History
Subject: Florida -- History -- To 1821
LoCC: United States local history: Gulf States. West Florida
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.