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Martinique Alive Guide
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Author : Lynne Sullivan
language : en
Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc
Release Date : 2009-07-15
Martinique Alive Guide written by Lynne Sullivan and has been published by Hunter Publishing, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-15 with Travel categories.
The earliest inhabitants called it the island of flowers and Christopher Columbus was so awed by it that he wrote it is the best, most fertile, the softest... the most charming place in the world. You'll understand these accolades when you see Martinique for the first time. The volcanic mass is covered in luxuriant greenery, outlined in soft sand and sprinkled with colorful blooms. Part of the Lesser Antilles, the island is separated from its French sibling, Guadeloupe, by the British island of Dominica. Mont Pelée, a 4,470-foot active volcano, dominates the far northern region and the lofty peaks of the Pitons du Carbet tower over the central plains. Inland, a dense rain forest provides shelter for an array of wild vegetation. To the south, the terrain turns hilly with rounded formations called mornes, and uncommon succulents thrive in the arid soil. Tourists are drawn to the white-sand beaches that line the southern coast washed by the Caribbean to the west; battered by the Atlantic on the east. Most of the island's activity is centered around the bay that cuts deeply into the southwestern shoreline. The bustling capital city of Fort-de-France wraps around the north side of this bay. The most popular resort towns stretch along its south side. Martinique has traditionally been called the Paris of the Antilles and a little piece of France in the Caribbean. Evidence of this truth is everywhere and, although there are other French Caribbean islands, Martinique radiates more of the culture and charm of cosmopolitan Paris. Restaurants serve haute cuisine, stores display haute couture and people speak haute Français. However, in true West Indies fashion, you're just as likely to be served spicy Créole at a beach-side café by an islander wearing madras and speaking thickly-accented patois. Don't let rumors of unfriendly French islanders keep you away from this fabulous vacation spot. Perhaps the locals were a bit aloof in the past, but recently they have taken giant steps toward making Americans feel welcome. Most hotels employ English-speaking staff. Traffic signs are being posted in both French and English. Taxi drivers, tour guides, shopkeepers and restaurant employees are taking language lessons and anxiously looking for occasions to practice their pronunciation. This is a unique and highly detailed guide to the island, with full information on all of the hotels, restaurants and things to see and do. It is excerpted from the 650-page Martinique, Guadeloupe, Dominica & St. Lucia Alive guide.
Martinique
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Author : Janet Crane
language : en
Publisher: Oxford, England : Clio Press
Release Date : 1995
Martinique written by Janet Crane and has been published by Oxford, England : Clio Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with History categories.
Martinique is one of the Lesser Antilles, the island arc that separates the Caribbean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean. It is also an Overseas Department of France, despite its distant location from Paris. An independence movement has never really galvanized Martinicans and in a referendum held in 1946 the islanders voted overwhelmingly in favour of departmental status and rejected a more autonomous alternative. This volume is the only available resource of its kind.
French And West Indian
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Author : Richard D. E. Burton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
French And West Indian written by Richard D. E. Burton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Black people categories.
The first full length inter-disciplinary book to be published on this subject in English, it examines the relationship between politics and society in all three of France's overseas departments in the Caribbean. It has contributions on other salient features of French West Indian society and culture: class and ethnicity, the position of women, relations with Europe, with other Caribbean countries and with the French West Indian community in France. In addition there are also chapters on French West Indian literature and the principal theories of identity in the region, Negritude, Antillanite and Creolite. Among the contributors are French West Indian, British and Jamaican scholars.
The Martinique Mission
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Author : Showell Styles
language : en
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Release Date : 2014-06-19
The Martinique Mission written by Showell Styles and has been published by Faber & Faber this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-19 with Fiction categories.
Lieutenant Michael Fitton, his captain and the rest of the crew of the armed schooner Gipsy, have been captured by the French. Imprisoned in a French gaol Fitton is left to brood over the disastrous and ill-conceived reconnaissance mission that helped put them there and to worry about whether or not their current state is his fault or that of the arrogant Major Harkness. But help is at hand in the guise of a charming Creole girl who offers Fitton a brief chance of regaining his freedom, but will he be able to avoid the many dangers that lay in wait for him? The Martinique Mission, first published in 1999, was the penultimate adventure featuring Styles' hero Michael Fitton.
Two Years In The French West Indies
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Author : Lafcadio Hearn
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1890
Two Years In The French West Indies written by Lafcadio Hearn and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1890 with Martinique categories.
Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904) was an international writer best known for his books about Japan. Born on the Greek island of Lefkáda, the son of an Irish father and a Greek mother, he was raised in England, Ireland, and France and immigrated to the United States at age 19. He lived first in Cincinnati, where he landed a job as a journalist, and then moved to New Orleans in 1877, where he wrote for several newspapers. His impressionistic writings about the city caught the eye of editors at Harper's Magazine, which in 1887 sent Hearn to the West Indies as a correspondent. The first part of this book is an account of Hearn's "midsummer trip to the tropics," which took him from New York to the Lesser Antilles, with stops in Saint Kitts, Dominica, Martinique, Barbados, Guyana, Trinidad, Grenada, and Saint Lucia. Hearn was captivated by the French-ruled island of Martinique and its people, where he came to live for two years. The second part of the book consists of 14 sketches of the island, all with French or Creole titles. The book includes photographs, drawings, and an appendix that discusses the music of Martinique and reproduces the melody and lyrics of several Creole songs. In 1890, the year this work was published, Hearn traveled to Japan, where he eventually settled, married a Japanese woman, and became a naturalized Japanese citizen.
Morne Paysan Peasant Village In Martinique
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Author : Michael M. Horowitz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992-05
Morne Paysan Peasant Village In Martinique written by Michael M. Horowitz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-05 with Social Science categories.
Written clearly, this book presents a well-rounded picture of life in an inland agricultural village in Martinique.
Martinique History And Culture
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Author : Dominic Hussain
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-11-20
Martinique History And Culture written by Dominic Hussain and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-20 with Architecture categories.
Martinique History and Culture. The People origin and Custom. Most of Martinique's population is descended from African slaves brought to work on sugar plantations during the colonial era. Today, the island enjoys a higher standard of living than most other Caribbean countries. The finest French products are easily available, from Chanel fashions to Limoges porcelain. Among young people, going to study in France is common. For the French, Martinique has been a vacation hotspot for many years, attracting both the upper class and more budget-conscious travelers. With all the interchange between the two regions, the people of Martinique are every bit as chic and sophisticated as their counterparts from the mainland.
The Island Martinique
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Author : John Edgar Wideman
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Release Date : 2003
The Island Martinique written by John Edgar Wideman and has been published by National Geographic Society this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Travel categories.
In this compelling travel memoir, the celebrated novelist explores Martinique's seductive natural beauty and culture, as well as its vexed history of colonial violence and racism.
Martinique And Guadeloupe
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Author : Lynne M. Sullivan
language : en
Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc
Release Date : 2002
Martinique And Guadeloupe written by Lynne M. Sullivan and has been published by Hunter Publishing, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Dominica categories.
Because Martinique and Guadeloupe are French, tourists here get a two-for-one holiday. French pride and bon vivant chic temper the hot, astonishing beauty of the tropics, creating a faux France in the Caribbean. Book jacket.
Fodor S Martinique Dominica Guadeloupe
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Author : Fodor's
language : en
Publisher: Fodor's Travel
Release Date : 2010-12-28
Fodor S Martinique Dominica Guadeloupe written by Fodor's and has been published by Fodor's Travel this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-28 with Travel categories.
Get inspired and plan your next trip with Fodor’s ebook travel guide to Martinique, Dominica, and Guadeloupe. 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 three great Caribbean islands in one ebook. Martinique is home to excellent French food, music, fashion, and beautiful beaches. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Martinique offers activities for every type of water lover. Dominica is a perfect escape from the other more crowded islands, with an unspoiled natural environment, great hiking, and diving along its pristine reefs, which are full of colorful sea life and bubbly volcanic water. Guadeloupe offers a blend of Afro-Caribbean customs, French style, and tropical delights. There is something for everyone: adventure sports in Parc National, affordable escapism in La Desirade, and gorgeous beaches on the island of Mari-Galante. 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.