Download or read book The Island of Lace written by Eric A. Eliason and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2019-06-06 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nicknamed the “Island of Lace,” the Caribbean island of Saba is the smallest special municipality in the Netherlands. Folklorist Eric A. Eliason, at the behest of the president of the Saba Lace Ladies’ Foundation and Saba’s director of tourism, traveled to the island with the intent to document the history and patterns of Saba lace. Born out of his research, The Island of Lace tells the story of lacework’s central role in Saba’s culture, economy, and history. Accompanied by over three hundred of Scott Squire’s intimate photographs of lace workers and their extraordinary island society, this volume brings together in one place an as-complete-as-possible catalog of the rich designs worked by Saban women. For 130 years, the practice of drawn threadwork—also known as Spanish work, fancy work, lacework, or Saba lace—has shaped the lives of Saban women. And yet, as the younger generation moves away from the island, it still survives. Sabans use drawn threadwork to symbolize the uniqueness of their island and express the ingenuity, diligence, bold inventiveness, pride in workmanship, love of beauty, and respect for tradition that define the Saban spirit. Along with recording and honoring the creative legacy of generations of Saban women, this book serves as a guide to folk-art lace patterns from Saba so that practitioners can reference and perhaps re-create this work. The Island of Lace is the most comprehensive volume on this singular tradition ever published.
Download or read book Saba s First Inhabitants written by Corinne Lisette Hofman and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book tells the story of the indigenous inhabitants of the Caribbean island of Saba prior to European colonization, based on 30 years of archaeological research conducted by Leiden University in collaboration with the government and people of Saba. The pre-colonial history of Saba begins around 3800 years ago with the first fishers-foragers and plant managers occupying the interior of the island at Plum Piece, Fort Bay, The Level and Great Point. The exceptional character of Saba with its volcano, diverse vegetation, and fauna, attracted Amerindian communities from the prime episode of human occupation of the insular Caribbean, first on a temporary basis and later, from AD 400 on, permanently. They then settled in Spring Bay, Kelbey's Ridge, Windwardside, St. Johns, and The Bottom just like today. Their villages consisted of a series of dwellings of wood, fibers and leafs, surrounded by hearths and garbage dumps. The deceased were buried in the village, often under the floor of the houses. The Amerindians on Saba maintained extensive relationships with communities and kin on neighboring islands. The artefacts which have been found on Saba show these connections.
Download or read book Saba Island written by Theo Roux and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Saba Island.Touristic information and guide. Saba a tiny Caribbean island's silhouette was used in the original King Kong movie in 1933. At the beginning of the film, it serves as the backdrop for the colossal gorilla's "Skull Island" home. Aside from that brush with fame, renown has mostly eluded this obscure, five-square-mile island dubbed "rock" in Arawak Indian. Christopher Columbus supposedly sighted it in 1493. and in fact, the craggy shores that made Saba perfect for King Kong are what deterred the explorer from alighting. After its discovery, the island changed hands between multiple colonial forces. Eventually it was claimed by the Dutch, who have held it for the last 345 years.
Download or read book Saba Island Travel and Tourism written by Gabriel Wilkinson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-11 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Saba Island Travel and Tourism. Touristic information and guide. Saba a tiny Caribbean island's silhouette was used in the original King Kong movie in 1933. At the beginning of the film, it serves as the backdrop for the colossal gorilla's "Skull Island" home. Aside from that brush with fame, renown has mostly eluded this obscure, five-square-mile island dubbed "rock" in Arawak Indian. Christopher Columbus supposedly sighted it in 1493. and in fact, the craggy shores that made Saba perfect for King Kong are what deterred the explorer from alighting. After its discovery, the island changed hands between multiple colonial forces. Eventually it was claimed by the Dutch, who have held it for the last 345 years
Download or read book Saba Silhouettes written by Julia G. Crane and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For review see: H. Hoetink, in Nieuwe West-Indische Gids/New West Indian Guide, vol. 61, no. 3/4 (1987); p. 189-190.
Download or read book The Island of Lace written by Eric Alden Eliason and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nicknamed the "Island of Lace," the Caribbean island of Saba is the smallest special municipality in the Netherlands. Folklorist Eric A. Eliason, at the behest of the president of the Saba Lace Ladies' Foundation and Saba's Director of Tourism, traveled to the island with the intent to document the history and patterns of Saba lace. Born out of his research, The Island of Lace tells the story of lacework's central role in Saba's culture, economy, and history. Accompanied by over three hundred of Scott Squire's intimate photographs of lace workers and their extraordinary island society, this volume brings together in one place an as-complete-as-possible catalog of the rich designs worked by Saban women. For 130 years, the practice of drawn threadwork--also known as Spanish work, fancy work, lacework, or Saba lace--has shaped the lives of Saban women. And yet, as the younger generation moves away from the island, it still survives. Sabans use drawn threadwork to symbolize the uniqueness of their island and express the ingenuity, diligence, bold inventiveness, pride in workmanship, love of beauty, and respect for tradition that define the Saban spirit. Along with recording and honoring the creative legacy of generations of Saban women, the manuscript serves as a guidebook of the folk-art lace patterns from Saba so that practitioners can reference and perhaps re-create this work. The Island of Lace is the most comprehensive book on this singular tradition ever published." -- Provided by publisher.
Download or read book An Analysis of Tourist Resources on Saba Island written by Edwin Leland Rosenberg and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Americas 2 volumes written by Kimberly J. Morse and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2022-08-23 with total page 1437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This two-volume encyclopedia profiles the contemporary culture and society of every country in the Americas, from Canada and the United States to the islands of the Caribbean and the many countries of Latin America. From delicacies to dances, this encyclopedia introduces readers to cultures and customs of all of the countries of the Americas, explaining what makes each country unique while also demonstrating what ties the cultures and peoples together. The Americas profiles the 40 nations and territories that make up North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America, including British, U.S., Dutch, and French territories. Each country profile takes an in-depth look at such contemporary topics as religion, lifestyle and leisure, cuisine, gender roles, dress, festivals, music, visual arts, and architecture, among many others, while also providing contextual information on history, politics, and economics. Readers will be able to draw cross-cultural comparisons, such as between gender roles in Mexico and those in Brazil. Coverage on every country in the region provides readers with a useful compendium of cultural information, ideal for anyone interested in geography, social studies, global studies, and anthropology.
Download or read book Fodor s St Maarten Anguilla Saba Statia St Barths written by Fodor's and published by Fodor's Travel. This book was released on 2010-12-28 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get inspired and plan your next trip with Fodor’s ebook travel guide to St. Maarten, Anguilla, Saba, Statia, and St. Barths. Easy navigation makes it simple for you to move through each section of the ebook with a simple touch. To get your bearings, browse a brief overview and peruse full-color maps of the islands. You’ll immediately develop a sense of each island’s awe-inspiring beauty as you flip through a vivid full-color photo album. Read more about the island and find all of the essential, up-to-date details you expect in a Fodor’s guide: From the best dining and lodging to top beaches and attractions, Fodor’s has it all. Discover five great Caribbean islands in one ebook. St. Maarten/St. Martin is a unique island governed by two nations, the Netherlands and France, and offers 37 picture-perfect beaches, a wide range of water sports (sailing, waterskiing, snorkeling, and deep-sea fishing), and nightlife (shows, discos, beach bars, and casinos). In tiny Anguilla the beaches are some of the Caribbean’s best and least crowded. The dining scene, funky late-night music scene, and excellent luxury resorts are also big draws. Saba is an adventure traveler’s paradise, with clear water, spectacular ocean life, and mountainous terrain (including Mt. Scenery) that’s great for hiking. St. Barths is the island of sexy, hedonistic, and hip, where shoppers, foodies, and chic travelers feel at home. Windsurfing and other water sports are also available for those looking for more than just a beach-lounging experience. Fodor’s helps you unleash the possibilities of travel with the insightful tools you need to experience the trips you want. Plan your ideal trip armed with the assurance of our expertise, the guarantee of selectivity, and the choice details that define a destination. Note: This ebook edition includes photographs and maps that will appear on black-and-white devices but are optimized for devices that support full-color images.
Download or read book White Settlement in Saba Island Dutch West Indies written by Sir Archibald Grenfell Price and published by . This book was released on 1934 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Caribbean written by Emma Stanford and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols. for 1999- by Nick Hanna & Emma Stanford.
Download or read book Tales from My Grandmother s Pipe written by Will Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2012-09-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Puerto Rico and the Caribbee Islands written by James Imray and Son and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Island of Saba a Caribbean Example written by Fransciscus Hendrikus Brugman and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Art on Saba written by Heleen Cornet and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heleen Cornet has been living for forty years in the Caribbean on several islands of the Dutch Caribbean. During those years she has made thousands of paintings of which around 400 are shown on the 100 pages of this book. Heleen could be found regularly on the top of Mount Scenery were she made drawings of the dramatic rain forest. She camped on the volcanic mountain for more than four weeks. These drawings have resulted in big oil and watercolor on canvas paintings. Lately she made a series of gold leaf paintings that are exhibited in this book. Her plein-air paintings show the great diversity of her work and the captivating beauty of Saba, this small island in the Caribbean. A book that shows the nature of the islands where she has been living and the joy of life that is the essence of her work.
Download or read book Philippine Islands written by United States. Office of Geography and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Geographic Dictionary of the Virgin Islands of the United States written by U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
