Castillo de San Marcos by United States. National Park Service
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| Creator | United States. National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Title |
Castillo de San Marcos
A Guide to Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Florida |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Castillo de San Marcos" by United States National Park Service is a historical guide written in the 20th century. The book focuses on Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in Florida and details its construction, historical significance, and the intercultural dynamics involved in its development. Through its narrative, the work captures the essence of Spanish colonial efforts and the broader context of European conflicts in the New World. The opening of the guide provides an initial exploration of the early history of St. Augustine, emphasizing its role as the oldest continuously inhabited European-founded community in the United States. It recounts a violent pirate raid in 1668, which prompted the need for stronger defensive structures. As the narrative progresses, it lays out the circumstances leading to the foundation of Castillo de San Marcos, highlighting the blend of Spanish, Indigenous, and European influences that shaped the fort's history and its significance in protecting Spanish territories from encroaching rivals. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a richly detailed account of the fort's enduring relevance in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F296: United States local history: Gulf States. West Florida |
| Subject | Saint Augustine (Fla.) -- History |
| Subject | Saint Augustine (Fla.) -- Guidebooks |
| Subject | Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (Saint Augustine, Fla.) -- Guidebooks |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56050 |
| Release Date | Nov 25, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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