Some Letters from the Alcazar; A Mystery of St. Augustine
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Abstract
This travel pamphlet is a humorous, fictional account of a young woman staying at the Alcazar. She meets Ponce de Leon, who narrates how much improved St. Augustine is to his friend, Pedro Menendez, who founded the town (1565).
The other identifiable local location is the golf course on the grounds of the Castillo de San Marcos.
Identifier
SPECIAL PS3500 .S6 1903
Access Rights
This item is part of Special Collections and is accessible by appointment-only.
Title
Some Letters from the Alcazar; A Mystery of St. Augustine
Contributor
William Bengough, illustrator
Publisher
[St. Augustine, FL]: Florida East Coast Hotel Company
Date
Format
Pamphlet, 10 unnumbered leaves
Language
English
Audience
Subject
Short Stories, Vignettes or Poetry
Comedy or Humor
Comedy or Humor
Coverage
Flagler Era
Accrual Method
Purchased
Bibliographic Citation
Some Letters from the Alcazar; A Mystery of St. Augustine. [St. Augustine, FL]: Florida East Coast Hotel Company, 1903.
Description
This is the cover of a book titled “Margaret Tutor” by Annie T. Colcock. The cover depicts a tower and wall of Castillo de San Marcos in black and brown. Behind the Castillo, the sky is two shades of blue.
Collection
Citation
“Some Letters from the Alcazar; A Mystery of St. Augustine,” St. Augustine Fiction, accessed July 15, 2025, https://staugustinefiction.omeka.net/items/show/1.