Siege St Augustine (1 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1909. Hardcover, beveled binding, gilt lettering on spine; deckled fore-edge (not trimmed); repeating small flower illustrations decorate endpapers; 70 pages including printed maps and fold-out map plates. This volume, part of the Collections of the Georgia Historical Society, focuses on the letters of Manuel de Montiano, who was the Spanish governor of Florida during the Siege of St. Augustine in 1740. The letters provide a detailed account of the Spanish perspective on the siege, which was led by British General James Oglethorpe. Montiano's correspondence includes descriptions of military strategies, requests for aid from Cuba, and the challenges faced during the conflict. The book offers valuable insights into the historical events surrounding the siege and the broader colonial tensions between Spain and Britain. Condition: Very faint age toning, else overall Near Fine (remarkable for a 1909 volume). Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will receiving when you order. We ship promptly.