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Castillo de San Marcos

Cover of The History of Castillo de San Marcos.

Chapters:

  1. Castillo Table of Contents
  2. Florida and the Pirates
  3. Beginning the Castillo
  4. The Years of Construction
  5. Defending San Marcos
  6. 1740 English Seige
  7. The End of an Era
  8. English Period 1763
  9. Spanish Return 1783
  10. American Territory 1821
  11. Glossary
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The History of the Castillo de San Marcos

  Contents  
• Florida and the Pirates   • The End of an Era
• Beginning the Castillo   • English Period 1763
• The Years of Construction   • Spanish Return 1783
• Defending San Marcos   • American Territory 1821
• 1740 English Seige   • Glossary


Aeriel photo of Castillo de San Marcos
Seen from the air, the symmetry and simplicity of the Castillo reflect its efficiency as a defensible fort.
Its location on the bay shore commanded land and water approaches to St. Augustine.

 
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