Cruising In The West Indies, Etc. (1902)

By Anson Phelps Stokes and Anson Phelps 1838-1913 Stokes

Book Overview

""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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164615556
• ISBN13: 9781164615552
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"