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Download or read book Adventure Guide to the Virgin Islands written by Harry S. Pariser and published by Hunter Publishing (NJ). This book was released on 1996-11-16 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete update of this bestselling guide to the U.S. and British Virgins, this edition includes the changes resulting from last year's hurricane devastation. Focusing on outdoor activities, the author explores every island, each with its unique charm. He takes readers to all of the sights, especially those off the beaten track, telling them the best way to get there, how much the trip will cost and when they should visit. Maps.

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Download or read book Island Boy Photobook The U S Virgin Islands written by Arnold E. van Beverhoudt, Jr. and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-09-17 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1600s, Denmark established settlements on the islands of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. They became known as the Danish West Indies. In the early days of World War I, the United States took a keen interest in the islands because of their location and the possibility they might fall under control of Germany. Denmark agreed to sell the islands to the United States and, on March 31, 1917, the Danish West Indies were officially transferred to the United States, becoming the U.S. Virgin Islands. This first of a series of Island Boy Photobooks presents a visual history of the U.S. Virgin Islands in 311 stunning photographs (267 in full color). This ""one of a kind"" book showcases the islands of St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John over a period of 115 years - from 1900 to 2014. The photos not only highlight the islands as they were but also as they are today, making this book a great souvenir for anyone who wants a keepsake of a treasured visit to the islands or a fulfilling lifetime there.

Download or read book Virgin Islands written by Harry S. Pariser and published by Hunter Publishing (NJ). This book was released on 1993-09 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Fritz Henle written by Roy Flukinger and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2009-02-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond his mastery of the craft, however, Henle was driven by a lifelong urge "to show people beauty." "I am obsessed," he said, "by showing them beauty."".