{"product_id":"walking-st-augustine-an-illustrated-guide-and-pocket-history-to-americas-oldest-city-paperback","title":"Walking St. Augustine: An Illustrated Guide and Pocket History to America's Oldest City - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElsbeth Buff Gordon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistoric St. Augustine Research Institute William L. Proctor Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Gaze at the buildings and read the accounts of the people who walked the same streets more than 450 years ago; you will be transformed into a time traveler.\"--Thomas Graham, author of \u003ci\u003eMr. Flagler's St. Augustine\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Grab this book--you will never find this information on a travel website.\"--Kathleen Deagan, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eFort Mose: Colonial America's Black Fortress of Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In 2013, \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic Traveler \u003c\/i\u003echose St. Augustine as one of \"20 must-see places and best trips in the world.\" But while tourists take in the fort and stroll the cobblestone streets, few visitors are aware of the remarkable history of this oldest continuously occupied European-established settlement in the continental United States. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWalking St. Augustine\u003c\/i\u003e fuses illustrated history and intimate handbook. The author, Elsbeth \"Buff\" Gordon, one of the city's most highly regarded historians, is also a resident and offers insider tips for exciting adventures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Gordon divides the colonial village into sections, all easily walked in a single day. She guides visitors through Plaza de la Constitucion, the oldest public park in America, and down the same avenues walked by the first Spanish settlers. She vividly retells landmark events, highlights areas of architectural or historic interest, delves into the genealogy of the multicultural families that have made St. Augustine home, and offers human stories and heritage recipes passed down through the centuries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With this vibrantly rendered, easy-to-use, and color-coded guide, visitors can walk the seldom-visited south end of the city, which includes the earliest residential area with streets dating back to 1572, and stop in at the Flagler College complex, its more recent history illuminated by its architectural perfection. Gordon suggests visiting the Colonial Quarter Living History Museum, and for those looking to venture beyond walking distance, the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, Anastasia Island, and Fort Mose, the nation's first legally free black settlement. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWalking St. Augustine \u003c\/i\u003eopens the doors to a spellbinding city, allowing visitors to discover five centuries of gripping history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElsbeth \"Buff\" Gordon \u003c\/b\u003eis an architectural historian living in St. Augustine. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eFlorida's Colonial Architectural Heritage \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHeart and Soul of Florida: Sacred Sites and Historic Architecture\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.3 x 6.17 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 07, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757767459104,"sku":"9780813060835","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ce476e31dbe45e4b0af81c4cfb4879e8.webp?v=1780111342","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/walking-st-augustine-an-illustrated-guide-and-pocket-history-to-americas-oldest-city-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}