The Dewhurst, William W. (William Whitwell) 1850-1927 creator text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The History of Saint Augustine, Florida" by William W. Dewhurst is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the early history and significant events surrounding Saint Augustine, the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental United States. It covers not only the founding and development of the city but also early explorations by Spanish and French forces in Florida. The opening of the book lays the groundwork for a comprehensive history of Saint Augustine, acknowledging the universal human desire to understand one's ancestral origins. Dewhurst reflects on the challenges of chronicling the town's past, citing the mixed reliability of early historical accounts. He highlights the significance of the area through brief mentions of early Spanish expeditions and the motives of explorers like Juan Ponce de Leon, who sought glory and wealth. The chapter hints at the ambitious attempts made by different nations (notably Spain and France) to stake their claims in Florida, foreshadowing the complex interactions between European settlers and indigenous peoples, as well as the conflicts that would arise in the pursuit of colonization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-11-26 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Saint Augustine (Fla.) -- History Florida -- History -- To 1821 F296 Original publication data not identified 01006863 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53608 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53608 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134233.0 53608