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""Cruising in the West Indies, Etc."" is a travelogue written by Anson Phelps Stokes in 1902. The book describes his experiences while cruising through the West Indies on his yacht, ""The Wanderer."" Stokes provides detailed descriptions of the islands he visited, including their geography, history, and culture. He also writes about the people he met, including local fishermen and sailors, as well as wealthy plantation owners. Stokes provides insight into the social and economic conditions of the region, including the impact of slavery and colonialism. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs, as well as maps of the islands. Overall, ""Cruising in the West Indies, Etc."" offers a fascinating glimpse into life in the Caribbean at the turn of the 20th century.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164615552
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 126
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x7 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 177 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 3. december 2024
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""Cruising in the West Indies, Etc."" is a travelogue written by Anson Phelps Stokes in 1902. The book describes his experiences while cruising through the West Indies on his yacht, ""The Wanderer."" Stokes provides detailed descriptions of the islands he visited, including their geography, history, and culture. He also writes about the people he met, including local fishermen and sailors, as well as wealthy plantation owners. Stokes provides insight into the social and economic conditions of the region, including the impact of slavery and colonialism. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs, as well as maps of the islands. Overall, ""Cruising in the West Indies, Etc."" offers a fascinating glimpse into life in the Caribbean at the turn of the 20th century.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.

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