St. Augustine. Colonial Settlements in America |
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| Author:
| Mountjoy, Shane |
| Series title: | Colonial Settlements in America Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-281-32412-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2010 |
| Publisher: | Facts On File, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Chelsea House |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $72.00 |
Book Description:
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Founded by the Spanish admiral Pedro Menendez de Aviles in 1565, St. Augustine remained in Spanish hands until the 1763 Treaty of Paris awarded Florida to Great Britain. This book explores the rich history of the longest continually occupied European settlement in the continental United States, and its captivating text and vibrant images are sure to draw readers into this volume of the new Colonial Settlements in America set.
Founded by the Spanish admiral Pedro Menendez de Aviles in 1565, St. Augustine remained in Spanish hands until the 1763 Treaty of Paris awarded Florida to Great Britain. This book explores the rich history of the longest continually occupied European settlement in the continental United States, and its captivating text and vibrant images are sure to draw readers into this volume of the new Colonial Settlements in America set.