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Vintage St. John

Author : Valerie Sims
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781734386301
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (863 download)

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Download or read book Vintage St. John written by Valerie Sims and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-28 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready to be transported back to a nostalgic time in St. John's history when survival meant clearing the land for cattle pastures, cultivating the soil and fishing...all the feed one's family. Seven generations of heartfelt stories of love and loss abound in this family memoir about the US Virgin Islands. Rich in history and heritage, the author shares some of the most memorable stories that have been handed down in her family from generation to generation. "When a prominent St. Thomas merchant accumulates 2,500 acres on the island of St. John to raise cattle and cultivate bay leaves, he has no idea that his generation will be the last to farm the land. During the 1920s to the 1950s, Herman O. Creque's hard work pays off on his estates of Annaberg, Mary's Point, and Lamesure, but at the peak of their profitability, he dies, leaving them all to his wife, Emily. Francis Bay is their children's favorite with almost thirty years of summer memories, fishing, hunting, and crabbing. One day, the beach and summer cottage will be theirs, or so they believe. When two conservationists from the United States, Laurance Rockefeller, and Frank Stick visit the island in 1952, they find the unspoiled nature of Emily's lands enchanting and "wish to preserve them for the enjoyment of the nation." Little do Emily's children suspect that life as they know it is about to change forever, and the unthinkable will tear their family apart. Vintage St. John is a collection of their heartfelt memories woven together from personal interviews. They paint a vivid picture of life before the establishment of the Virgin Islands National Park... and life shortly after." * This memoir Includes a brief history of the Creque Marine Railway on Hassel Island, the ownership of the island of Mingo Cay, Jeffrey Epstein's Little St. James Island, Norman Island and 140 acres of Peter Island in the British Virgin Islands. * Other stories include: Vacationing in Cruz Bay 1955, Memories of working at Caneel Bay 1983, Cultivating onions at Cinnamon Bay 1903, Growing bay leaves at Lamesure Estate for the Bay Rum Industry and the raising of livestock with a new type that originated in St. Croix, called Senepol cattle 1930s. With 200 rare photographs of the Virgin Islands, this memoir is a visual feast for those curious about St. John's history under the Danish and US flags. ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY!

St. John and Virgin Islands History

Author : Gideon West
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781985566484
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (664 download)

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Download or read book St. John and Virgin Islands History written by Gideon West and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-14 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: St. John & Virgin Islands History. Details from the Bottom of its Existence. St John is a volcanic island, part of a undersea mountain range which includes the larger islands of the Greater Antilles, the Virgin Islands, and the Lesser Antilles. This chain of islands begins with Cuba and ends with Trinidad, off the coast of Venezuela. In St John, there is a clear geologic record that stretches back some 100 million years to the late Cretatious period. This earliest stages of island building began when the major continents were closer together. The people in the Virgin Islands come from all over the world. There are African descendants, the French, who have emigrated from French islands, Puerto Ricans, and transplants from the U.S. Also living here are many "down islanders" and a sizeable number of East Indians. Each of the islands has its own celebration. St. Croix's is in December, St. John's is over July 4th and St. Thomas' is in April. Carnival dates back to when Africans first arrived on the islands. Today Carnival is celebrated with colorful parades, elaborate costumes, music, dancing children, fabulous floats, stilt walking mockojumbies, food fairs filled with West Indian dishes, all-night partying, calypso music and steep pan competitions, beauty pageants and more. The origin of MockoJumbies has been traced to the 13th and 14th centuries. It comes from a central African language meaning "healer." In the English language it means "to mock", meaning imitation, as in false spirits. MockoJumbie, the traditional symbol of Carnival, is the "elevated spirit" on 10 to 20 foot stilts, dressed in bright colors that you see throughout the parade. The origins of mockojumbies come from the traditions of West Africa. When the enslaved Africans were brought to the Caribbean, their religious traditions and observances came with them. But they were forbidden by the European slave masters to practice their religious customs, so they transferred it into a festive context, to disguise it, so to speak. But it was just a camouflage for its true religious meaning.

America's Virgin Islands

Author : William W. Boyer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781594606878
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (68 download)

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Download or read book America's Virgin Islands written by William W. Boyer and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition of America's Virgin Islands by William W. Boyer is the only history of the United States' territory covering the period from 1492 to 2010. Especially emphasized is the period since 1917 when the U.S. acquired the Islands from Denmark. Constituting three small Caribbean islands--St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John--each is unique, but together they are widely known as a favorite tourist destination featuring sun, sand and surf. In many respects, the territory is a microcosm of the human family. The diversity of its physical environment is matched by the diversity of its people. The focal point of the book is a record of the struggle of the Islanders' greater number as slaves, then serfs, and lastly as citizens to gain control of their own destiny. Broadly conceived, this is a history of human rights and human wrongs. The author does not merely portray the history of the Islands and their people; he also shows how the Islanders share the same aspirations as other colonial subjects. In so doing he taps previously unused sources. The relationship between the USA and the Virgin Islands has been marked by indifference and vacillation on the part of American officials. Moreover, the thousands of tourists who flock to the territory annually are unaware of the Islands' checkered and rich history. For many, the Islands are simply a tropical paradise. America's Virgin Islands is a fascinating, extensively documented, and detailed source of information, valuable to those interested in a political and cultural perspective, to those interested in African American or Caribbean history, and likewise to those who live in or visit the Islands.

St. John on Foot and by Car

Author : Randall Koladis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book St. John on Foot and by Car written by Randall Koladis and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

America's Virgin Islands

Author : William W. Boyer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780890892404
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (924 download)

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Download or read book America's Virgin Islands written by William W. Boyer and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author examines the history of St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John's.

St. John Off the Beaten Track

Author : Gerald Singer
Publisher : Sombrero Pub.
ISBN 13 : 9780979026928
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (269 download)

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Download or read book St. John Off the Beaten Track written by Gerald Singer and published by Sombrero Pub.. This book was released on 2013 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A History of the Virgin Islands of the United States

Author : Isaac Dookhan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A History of the Virgin Islands of the United States written by Isaac Dookhan and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Flora of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

Author : Pedro Acevedo-Rodríguez
Publisher : New York Botanical Garden Press
ISBN 13 : 9780893274023
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book Flora of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands written by Pedro Acevedo-Rodríguez and published by New York Botanical Garden Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acevedo-Rodriguez provides a thorough flora of this geologically distinct island. Included are treatments of indigenous pteridophytes, dicotyledons, & monocotyledons. It is fully illustrated with black-&-white drawings.

Moon U.S. & British Virgin Islands

Author : Susanna Henighan Potter
Publisher : Moon Travel
ISBN 13 : 1631211684
Total Pages : 762 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (312 download)

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Download or read book Moon U.S. & British Virgin Islands written by Susanna Henighan Potter and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 762 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This full-color guidebook includes vibrant photos and easy-to-use maps to help with trip planning. Virgin Islands resident Susanna Henighan Potter offers firsthand knowledge of everything this paradise has to offer, from St. Croix to St. Thomas and Tortola. Potter guides readers to the most thrilling hikes in St. John's Virgin Islands National Park, the best snorkeling spots in Cruz Bay, and the most exciting carnivals and festivals on Virgin Gorda. Including unique trip strategies such as "Family Fun on St. John," "Sunken Ships and Plantations Past," and "Caribbean Life: Authentic St. Croix," Moon U.S. & British Virgin Islands gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

St. John Backtime

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book St. John Backtime written by and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Geology of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

Author : Douglas W. Rankin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)

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Download or read book Geology of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands written by Douglas W. Rankin and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Through the Sands of Time

Author : Judah M. Cohen
Publisher : UPNE
ISBN 13 : 1611683092
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (116 download)

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Download or read book Through the Sands of Time written by Judah M. Cohen and published by UPNE. This book was released on 2012-02-14 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An enlightening look at a unique and remarkable Jewish community

The Best of St. Thomas and St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

Author : Pamela Acheson
Publisher : Two Thousand Three Associates
ISBN 13 : 9781892285034
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book The Best of St. Thomas and St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands written by Pamela Acheson and published by Two Thousand Three Associates. This book was released on 2003-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely updated with the latest information on resorts, restaurants, and shopping, this new second edition covers St. Thomas as well as the nearby island of St. John. From intimate inns to beachside bars, breathtaking scenery, and exhilarating boat and snorkel trips; from elegant outdoor dining to nighttime jazz clubs; from French, Greek, and Italian cuisine to ice cream stands, this book covers the best of the islands. Also included is practical information for getting around the islands in ease, shopping tips, and the special "gems" of the island that might otherwise be missed.

Slave Society in the Danish West Indies

Author : N. A. T. Hall
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789764100294
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Slave Society in the Danish West Indies written by N. A. T. Hall and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is an account of the development and destruction of slavery in St Thomas, St John and St Croix, the Caribbean islands which today comprise the US Virgin Islands. The book sees slavery as fundamental to the entire fabric of colonial society, and pays particular attention to the social and political life of the whites and freedmen in interaction with the slaves.

St. John on Foot and by Car

Author : Randall Koladis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780970891914
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (919 download)

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Download or read book St. John on Foot and by Car written by Randall Koladis and published by . This book was released on 2020-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A walking and motor guide to the history and natural beauty of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

A Guide to Sources for the History of the Danish West Indies (U.S. Virgin Islands), 1671-1917

Author : Erik Gøbel
Publisher : University Press of Southern Denmark
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book A Guide to Sources for the History of the Danish West Indies (U.S. Virgin Islands), 1671-1917 written by Erik Gøbel and published by University Press of Southern Denmark. This book was released on 2002 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Danish West Indies - the islands of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix - were a traditional Caribbean colony, characterized by sugar production, trade, and shipping. The colony was under the Danish flag from 1671 until 1917, since which time the islands have been known as the United States Virgin Islands. The archival sources for the history of the three islands are first and foremost in the Danish National Archives. These records are exceptionally comprehensive and their research potential is enormously rich, as the Danes have been meticulous in documenting almost everything that happened in the colony and in preserving the records. The Danish archival sources are therefore unique historical resources today. This book is a thorough guide to the vast Danish West Indian material in Denmark.

St. John Island, USVI

Author : Paul Gibson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781912483167
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (831 download)

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Download or read book St. John Island, USVI written by Paul Gibson and published by . This book was released on 2017-11-17 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: St. John Island, USVI. Travel Guide, Vacation, Holiday, Honeymoon. It may be the smallest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, but St. John is a natural wonder of luminous crescent bays and perfumed forest groves. It's got miles of pristine parkland, fresh-scented hiking trails, and mossy peaks with panoramic views. It's got probably the best beaches per capita of any Virgin Island. It's got a sleepy, secluded feel if you can't chill out here, well, then better get thee to an apothecary. In fact, St. John is where St. Thomas locals come to "plug out. They don't call it "Love City" for nothing. St. John is no mere pretty face, however. It has in the ruins of 18th-century sugar plantations a landscape dotted with its own trail of tears. It's got churches: 18 at last count. St. John has no airport and no cruise-ship pier. Nonetheless, it is a favorite day-trip destination from nearby islands and a popular ferry excursion for cruise-ship passengers from St. Thomas. But the day-tripper and cruise-ship crowds that stream over in the morning are generally gone before nightfall.