. The history and antiquities of the city of St. Augustine, Florida, founded 1565. - OF ST AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA. 191 remarked by De Brahm; tlie number and healtli-fulness of tlie children that throng its streets, attractnow, as they did then, the attention of salubrity is easily accounted for, by the almostinsular position of the city, upon a narrow neck ofland nearly surrounded by salt water; the mainshore, a high and healthy pine forest and sandyplains, so near the ocean as to be fanned by itsconstant breezes, and within the sound of its echoingwaves; a situation combining
. The history and antiquities of the city of St. Augustine, Florida, founded 1565. - OF ST AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA. 191 remarked by De Brahm; tlie number and healtli-fulness of tlie children that throng its streets, attractnow, as they did then, the attention of salubrity is easily accounted for, by the almostinsular position of the city, upon a narrow neck ofland nearly surrounded by salt water; the mainshore, a high and healthy pine forest and sandyplains, so near the ocean as to be fanned by itsconstant breezes, and within the sound of its echoingwaves; a situation combining more local advantagesfor salubrity could hardly be imagined. While itwill never probably increase to any great extent inpopulation, it will hardly be likely to decrease. Itshealth, easy means of support, unambitious class ofinhabitants, with their strong attachments, and fam-ily and local ties, will contribute to maintain as the time-honored ancient city, with itspermanent population, and its visitors for health, forcenturies perhaps yet to come. I cann
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