St. Augustine Under Three Flags (1897)

By Henry Shaw Wyllie

Book Overview

St. Augustine Under Three Flags is a historical book written by Henry Shaw Wyllie in 1897. The book is a detailed account of the city of St. Augustine, Florida, which was under the rule of three different flags - Spanish, British, and American. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the city's history, starting from its founding in 1565 by Spanish explorer Pedro Menendez de Aviles. Wyllie describes the various battles and conflicts that took place in St. Augustine, including the English siege of 1702 and the American Civil War. The book also covers the cultural and social aspects of the city, including the development of the Catholic Church and the role of African Americans in St. Augustine's history. The author's writing style is engaging and informative, making it an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of St. Augustine or the broader history of Florida. Overall, St. Augustine Under Three Flags is a well-researched and fascinating account 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164831240
• ISBN13: 9781164831242
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"