READ [EBOOK] The Maritime Heritage of the Cayman Islands (New Perspectives on Maritime History and Nautical Archaeology)
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Review �The first illustrated nautical history of the Caymans. . . . This book is for those interested in the sea and the history of the Caribbean and for travelers who wish to learn more about the Caymans and their wonderful resources.�?Colonial Latin American Historical Review�A handsome volume indeed. There are wonderful photographs and illustrations, and Smith is a fine writer. Maritime historians, archaeologists, and scholars of the Caribbean will find much of interest here.�?International Journal of Maritime History�Fascinating information.�?Choice�Smith�s pursuit of the island�s history is impressive; he supplements two decades of fieldwork identifying and investigating more than seventy shipwrecks and terrestrial sites with extensive documentary material drawn from British, French, Dutch, and Spanish archives and oral histories.�?New West Indian Guide Read more Review 'Neatly summarizes the history and archaeology of these small islands located at the crossroads of the Caribbean, covering an array of topics as diverse as crocodiles and pirates, the simultaneous wrecking of 10 ships on a treacherous reef, the building of sloops and schooners, and the importance of sea turtles as a food source for colonists and mariners. There is a little bit of everything here, and it is all fascinating.'?Kevin Crisman, Texas A&M University'A fascinating story of how the sea molded the lives of people inhabiting the small and isolated Cayman Islands. . . . The perfect blend of archaeology and history.'?William Keegan, curator of Caribbean archaeology, Florida Museum of Natural History Read more See all Editorial Reviews
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