The Forts of Old San Juan: Official NPS Handbook

Old San Juan is a gateway to the Caribbean located on the western end of a small barrier island between the broad San Juan Bay and the open sea. The story of the Spanish defenses that fortified the area as early as the 16th century is a tale that mirrors the history of world powers—a history of gold and silver, pirates and sugar, enslaved populations, and the impact of the trade winds blowing on the sun-drenched isle. Read and discover more about Puerto Rico’s fortifications in the official National Park Service handbook The Forts of Old San Juan . Learn how an “excellent harbor” became as much a place of sunshine and tropical beaches as a source of rich Spanish history through detailed diagrams, comprehensive maps, and stunning imagery. For the millions of visitors who explore the windswept ramparts and bastions of San Juan National Historic Park every year, each fortification is a silent reminder of Spain’s impressive and indisputable role in the “New World.” Product Details: Historical nonfiction 80 pages, approx. 5” x 7.5”, soft cover and full color Produced by National Park Service/San Juan National Historic Site Printed in USA, published by Eastern National