The Lily and the Totem, or The Huguenots in Florida, written by C. W. Benedict, is a historical book that explores the colonies of Coligni in North America between 1562 and 1570. The book is a series of sketches and pictures that offer a vivid and picturesque account of the Huguenots in Florida. The author traces the journey of these French Protestants who left their homeland to establish colonies in the New World, only to face numerous challenges and obstacles. The book provides a detailed account of the Huguenots' struggles with the Spanish, the Native Americans, and the harsh environment of Florida. Benedict's work is an important historical document that sheds light on the early days of European colonization in North America and the role played by the Huguenots in this process. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in early American history, colonialism, and the religious conflicts that shaped the continent's history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.