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In 'St. Augustine, Florida's Colonial Capital' by J. T. Van Campen, readers are taken on a comprehensive journey through the history and significance of St. Augustine during the colonial period. Van Campen's writing style is both informative and engaging, offering readers a detailed look at the cultural and historical context of this iconic city. The book delves into the struggles and triumphs of early settlers, exploring the impact of European colonization on the indigenous population and the development of a unique colonial society. Van Campen's meticulous research and attention to detail provide readers with a rich understanding of the complexities of colonial life in St. Augustine. Throu...
Considers S. 2353 and related bills, to amend the Bank Holding Company Act by redefining "bank holding company" and by eliminating the one-bank exemption for bank ownership by non-banking concerns.
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After killing a man in a duel, Louis Fran ois was forced to flee Florence and his privileged life of a nobleman. He started over in the French colony of St. Domingue (Haiti). He married, took on the Richard surname of his extended family, started his own family and a successful plantation. The Slave Revolt of 1791 forced them to flee. They made their way to Florida, a Spanish colony. Despite enduring the privations of pioneer life and Indian attacks, the Richards survived and even prospered. During the Patriot War of 1812, Georgian rebels devastated the area and forced the Richards to abandon their plantations. Francis Jr. returned and operated a sawmill plantation. He fathered 11 children with his slaves; educated, and provided for them all. Raising 15 children on his plantation during the "Seminole Wars," brother John Charles became the progenitor of a long line Florida Richards. While most members of the "Richard Clan" were prominent citizens, quite a few were of dubious character, and met violent deaths.
The first extensive study of the African American community under colonial Spanish rule, Black Society in Spanish Florida provides a vital counterweight to the better-known dynamics of the Anglo slave South. Jane Landers draws on a wealth of untapped primary sources, opening a new vista on the black experience in America and enriching our understanding of the powerful links between race relations and cultural custom.
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