Tales Of St. Augustine (1891)

By Nina L. Smith

Book Overview

Tales of St. Augustine is a collection of short stories written by Nina L. Smith and first published in 1891. The book features tales set in the historic city of St. Augustine, Florida, which was founded by the Spanish in 1565 and is considered the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental United States. The stories in this book capture the essence of St. Augustine's rich history, from the early days of Spanish exploration and colonization to the American Civil War. The characters in these tales are diverse and colorful, including Spanish conquistadors, Native Americans, pirates, and soldiers. The book also explores the city's unique architecture, including the famous Castillo de San Marcos, a 17th-century fortress that still stands today. The stories are full of vivid descriptions of the city's streets, buildings, and landscapes, transporting the reader back in time to experience the sights and sounds of St. Augustine as it was centuries ago.Overall, Tales of St. Augustine is a charming and engaging collection of stories that celebrates the rich history and culture of this fascinating city. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Florida or the United States as a whole.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164222872
• ISBN13: 9781164222873
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"