Recommended Reading
We read a lot of great books while doing research for the game. Here's some titles we recommend.
In 1765, John and William Bartram explored Florida St. Johns River, documenting its diverse ecology. Their writings vividly capture their journey and the people they encounter.
In "Travels," William Bartram emphasized nature while leaving out the American Revolution, as highlighted by Edward J Cashin, to influence America's vision through a connection with nature.
In "East Florida in the Era, 1763-1785," George Kotlik emphasizes the often-ignored importance of British East Florida in the context the American Revolution.
In 1768, over twelve hundred settlers from Minorca established the colony of New Smyrna in Florida, but due to political strife and poor treatment, many fled to St. Augustine, where their descendants have thrived, now numbering over fifteen thousand.
The St. Augustine Historical Society's "Oldest City: The History of Saint Augustine" delves into the city's nearly 500-year journey, from its Native American beginnings to its current role as a tourist hub.
Historian Alexander Rose reveals the spy ring that helped America win the Revolutionary War, showcasing the operations and flawed individuals, including diverse spies, crucial to General George Washington's success.
This book describes the American through the eyes of British Loyalists East Florida.
Mary Evans, a woman from colonial Charles Town, confronts challenges to establish herself in St. Augustine after Spain relinquishes the territory.
Washington warned Hancock on December 18, 1775, about British stockpiling in St. Augustine, fearing an invasion of the southern colonies, highlighting Florida's unique role in the Revolution.