
This is a reproduction of a historical pair of stories written about a visit to Saint Augustine. It has nearly 30 drawings of the city and it's inhabitants circa 1874. Here's an excerpt:Leaving the causeway, the omnibus entered the town through a gate of foliage, great pride-of-India-trees...

In "The Ancient City," Woolson's narrator, Martha, tells of her experiences in St. Augustine, including a trip out to Anastasia Island with several companions. Aboard the boat, Martha spots the "new light-house, curiously striped in black and white like a barber's pole." There...




"The Ancient City" by Constance Fenimore Woolson explores the intricate tapestry of 19th-century domestic life, particularly through the lens of family relationships. This historical fiction delves into the lives of women and their roles within the home, offering a glimpse...