The Spaniards In Florida

The Spaniards In Florida is a historical book written by George Rainsford Fairbanks in 1868. The book provides a detailed account of the Spanish colonization of Florida, focusing on two significant events: the settlement of the Huguenots in 1564 and the founding of St. Augustine in 1565. The book begins with an introduction to the early explorers who first discovered Florida, including Ponce de Leon, Hernando de Soto, and Pedro Menendez de Aviles. It then delves into the settlement of the Huguenots, a group of French Protestants who established Fort Caroline in present-day Jacksonville. The book describes the conflicts between the Huguenots and the Spanish, which ultimately resulted in the destruction of Fort Caroline and the massacre of its inhabitants.The second part of the book focuses on the founding of St. Augustine, the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the United States. Fairbanks provides a comprehensive history of the city, including its architecture, culture, and notable events. He also discusses the role of St. Augustine in the broader context of Spanish colonization in the Americas.Overall, The Spaniards In Florida is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Florida and the Spanish colonization of the Americas. The book is well-researched and provides a detailed account of the events and people that shaped early Florida history.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.