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Walking St. Augustine - by Gordon (Paperback)

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  • Historic St. Augustine Research Institute William L. Proctor AwardIn 2013, National Geographic Traveler chose St. Augustine as one of "20 must-see places and best trips in the world.
  • About the Author: Elsbeth "Buff" Gordon is an architectural historian living in St. Augustine.
  • 240 Pages
  • Travel, United States

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About the Book



Celebrate 450 years of history with a walking tour of the Old City.



Book Synopsis



Historic St. Augustine Research Institute William L. Proctor Award

In 2013, National Geographic Traveler chose 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.

Walking St. Augustine 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.

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.

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.

Walking St. Augustine opens the doors to a spellbinding city, allowing visitors to discover five centuries of gripping history.



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"If you are planning a trip to St. Augustine, Florida, this book is a must have. . . . Walking St. Augustine is filled with everything you need to enjoy America's oldest city."--Tampa Bay Magazine

"Through descriptive prose, pictures, photos and maps, [Walking St. Augustine] brings to life five centuries of the city's past. . . .A welcome addition to the lexicon of volumes, large and small, that aid those wishing to delve more deeply into St. Augustine's past."--St. Augustine Record




About the Author



Elsbeth "Buff" Gordon is an architectural historian living in St. Augustine. She is the author of Florida's Colonial Architectural Heritage and Heart and Soul of Florida: Sacred Sites and Historic Architecture.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 6.17 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .86 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 240
Genre: Travel
Sub-Genre: United States
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Theme: South Atlantic (DC, DE, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV), South
Format: Paperback
Author: Gordon
Language: English
Street Date: April 7, 2015
TCIN: 1002278700
UPC: 9780813060835
Item Number (DPCI): 247-34-4591
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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