Project Gutenberg 2016-08-02 Public domain in the USA. 195 Howells, William Dean 1837 1920 Howells, W. D. (William Dean) Howells, William D. (William Dean) A Confession of St. Augustine Produced by Chuck Greif (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "A Confession of St. Augustine" by William Dean Howells is a reflective narrative written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a non-fiction account that marries memoir and travel literature, exploring the author's experiences and observations in St. Augustine, Florida, a historically rich city often regarded as the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental United States. The book presents a nuanced examination of the city’s cultural, historical, and architectural allure, set against the backdrop of its evolution. In this narrative, Howells details his journeys and the lingering charm of St. Augustine, delving into its historical significance marked by Spanish colonization and the subsequent exchanges of power. He reflects on the architectural remnants of its past, such as the palmetto trees, historic buildings, and the atmosphere of a city that oscillates between old-world charm and modern development. Throughout, he interweaves personal anecdotes, observations of local life, and commentary on the interactions among different cultures, highlighting the beauty and complexity of the setting. Howells captures the haunting history and evolving spirit of St. Augustine, making it both a personal confession and a broader commentary on American identity and heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Saint Augustine (Fla.) -- Guidebooks F296 Text Browsing: History - American Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Travel Writing Category: History - American 96010 2025-06-21T06:38:48.857873 text/html 70808 2024-10-23T00:56:08 text/html 1664635 2025-06-21T06:38:52.165861 application/epub+zip 1660032 2025-06-21T06:38:49.714911 application/epub+zip 87545 2025-06-21T06:38:49.195888 application/epub+zip 1692776 2025-06-21T06:38:54.281869 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1679136 2025-06-21T06:38:51.549899 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 118852 2022-09-24T00:19:29.240237 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 84564 2025-06-21T06:38:48.641915 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 64815 2024-10-23T00:56:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16372 2025-06-21T06:38:54.424852 application/rdf+xml 18080 2025-06-21T06:38:49.263876 image/jpeg 3069 2025-06-21T06:38:49.229860 image/jpeg 1649331 2025-06-21T06:38:48.924859 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia