Project Gutenberg 2016-08-19 Public domain in the USA. 143 Sewall, Rufus King 1814 1903 Sewall, R. K. (Rufus King) Sketches of St. Augustine With a view of its history and advantages as a resort for invalids Produced by Chuck Greif, Broward County Library and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Sketches of St. Augustine" by Rufus King Sewall is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book provides insights into St. Augustine, which is renowned for being the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental United States. Its primary focus is the city's rich historical context and its appeal as a health resort for invalids, emphasizing climate and local amenities. In this book, Sewall explores various aspects of St. Augustine, beginning with its geographical description and historical foundation by Pedro Melendez in 1565. The narrative elaborates on significant events such as the massacre of the Huguenots by the Spanish and the city's struggles through wars and invasions. Additionally, the author discusses the local climate's benefits for health, especially for those suffering from chronic illnesses. He also reflects on social life, public accommodations, and the unique cultural practices of the area, presenting a vivid but concise portrait of St. Augustine as a destination for travelers seeking both wellness and historical exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Saint Augustine (Fla.) -- History Saint Augustine (Fla.) -- Description and travel F296 Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - American 145934 2025-09-21T07:02:28.777385 text/html 122490 2024-10-23T01:00:39 text/html 1557361 2025-09-21T07:02:32.599383 application/epub+zip 1553423 2025-09-21T07:02:29.601396 application/epub+zip 106808 2025-09-21T07:02:29.159394 application/epub+zip 1611578 2025-09-21T07:02:35.018363 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1592543 2025-09-21T07:02:32.008394 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 151786 2022-09-24T01:36:56.208054 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 119505 2025-09-21T07:02:28.441336 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 99655 2024-10-23T01:00:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16179 2025-09-21T07:02:35.149336 application/rdf+xml 20046 2025-09-21T07:02:29.234361 image/jpeg 3639 2025-09-21T07:02:29.197347 image/jpeg 1466044 2025-09-21T07:02:28.830334 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