The History And Antiquities Of The City Of St. Augustine, Florida, Founded A.D. 1565: Comprising Some Of The Most Interesting Portions Of The Early Hi (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164273912)

The History and Antiquities of the City of St. Augustine, Florida, Founded A.D. 1565 is a book written by George R. Fairbanks and published in 1858. The book provides a comprehensive account of the early history of Florida, focusing on the city of St. Augustine. The author covers the founding of the city by the Spanish explorer Pedro Men�����ndez de Avil�����s in 1565, and the subsequent colonization of Florida by the Spanish. The book also explores the various conflicts and wars that took place in the region, including the Seminole Wars, and the impact of these events on the development of the city. Additionally, the author provides a detailed description of the city's architecture and landmarks, including the Castillo de San Marcos and the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the early history of Florida, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the founding and development of one of America's oldest cities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George R. Fairbanks
ISBN-10: 1164273914
ISBN-13: 9781164273912
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 220
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d