The Story Of The Bahamas
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The Story Of The Bahamas
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Author : Paul Albury
language : en
Publisher: MacMillan Education, Limited
Release Date : 1975
The Story Of The Bahamas written by Paul Albury and has been published by MacMillan Education, Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with History categories.
The Story Of Bahamas
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Author : Paul Albury
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1984
The Story Of Bahamas written by Paul Albury and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with categories.
The Story Of The Bahamas In Ten Objects
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Author : Nicole Roberts
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-12
The Story Of The Bahamas In Ten Objects written by Nicole Roberts and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12 with categories.
A History Of The Bahamas
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Author : Michael Craton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986
A History Of The Bahamas written by Michael Craton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with History categories.
Bahama Saga
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Author : Peter Barratt
language : en
Publisher: Author House
Release Date : 2004-05-21
Bahama Saga written by Peter Barratt and has been published by Author House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-05-21 with History categories.
BAHAMA SAGA is a chronicle of the human presence on a unique archipelago of the Americas. The story takes its title from a few invented characters and the romantic and beautiful country of seven hundred sub-tropical islands. The confetti of Bahamian islands has, at different times, been a locus for the three races of the planet. After the original Amerindian inhabitants perished, the Bahamas remained uninhabited for nearly 150 years until people from Bermuda - largely of English and African stock - re-settled the islands commencing in 1648. Not long afterwards many more Africans were brought to the Bahamas in bondage. Their descendants today hold the destiny of the islands in their hands. The geographical location of the Bahamas allowed the islands to play a brief, but important part in the history of the modern world. The eastern islands protrude out into the Atlantic Ocean so as to make them one of the nearest parts of the Americas to Europe and it was here that an explorer from Europe made a historic landfall at what, for him at least, was a 'New World. It was just over five hundred years ago that Christopher Columbus in 1492 sailed the ocean blue. The islands on the western side are a mere 50 miles from the United States. Throughout time, events on the North American continent have had a major affect upon the history of the Bahama Islands as this well-written and intriguing story relates.
The Great Bahamian Hurricanes Of 1926
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Author : Wayne Neely
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2009-11-16
The Great Bahamian Hurricanes Of 1926 written by Wayne Neely and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-11-16 with Nature categories.
Every year, hurricanes seem to be increasingly severe and unpredictable, ensuring that they remain one of the most frequent topics of conversation in our everyday lives. The Great Bahamian Hurricanes of 1926 provides the perfect introduction to the complexities and dynamics of hurricanes. It focuses on how they develop, what causes them to be so powerful, the history behind them and how hurricanes affect us all. Wayne Neely tells the story of three of the worst natural catastrophes in the history of the Bahamas. However, this is not just the story of three big storms, but also of the many Bahamians who had to endure them. The individual stories of heroism and cowardice; tragedy and redemption vividly bring these storms to life. Each hurricane season brings with it a reminder that we are constantly subject to natural occurrences over which we have no control. Through unique historical photographs of actual damages from these three storms, this book shows the widespread devastation that these storms inflicted on the Bahamas. Drawing upon many newspaper accounts, ship reports and Family Island Commissioners reports from throughout the Bahamas, the author provides a fascinating glimpse of these hurricanes as they devastated the Bahamas.
History Of Tourism In The Bahamas
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Author : Angela B. Cleare
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
History Of Tourism In The Bahamas written by Angela B. Cleare and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Business & Economics categories.
Tourism has been the vehicle which has enabled The Bahamas to make the transition from a simple economy based on fishing, privateering and a failing sponge industry, to a sophisticated modern economy. Tourism, accounting for as much as 70% of national income, 50% of total employment and 40% of government revenue, is the bedrock of the Bahamas economy. For five decades, The Bahamas has been the regional model in tourism. This publication attempts to trace the development of tourism from the arrival of the first visitor, Christopher Columbus, in 1492 up to the beginning of the 21st century. The story of Bahamas tourism is presented against the background of world tourism and regional trends. It highlights the marketing and product initiatives of outstanding visionaries who have led the industry since the establishment of the Bahamas Development Board and the Ministry of Tourism. It also discusses the outlook and challenges facing the region in the next decade as well as the socio-economic impact of tourism on the local community, including some of the negative impacts suffered in the Bahamas as a result of the concentration on tourism as the main industry. Comprising 12 chapters and 12 appendices with comprehensive statistics as well as a Glossary of Travel Terms, it is the most complete documentation of Bahamas Tourism ever written. It is illustrated with over 300 photographs. It is no doubt the most authoritative publication of its kind. "Mrs. Cleare has chronicled with details the effect on the Bahamian community of the income from tourism which over the years has become the major industry of The Bahamas, and has from being viewed with skepticism by the greater Caribbean been embraced with regional enthusiasm. A unique feature of the History of Tourism is Ms. Cleare's list of those whom she calls Tourism Giants and Stalwarts of the Twentieth Century, who contributed to the place which the industry holds in the economy, its social life and its politics. Mrs. Cleare has made a major contribution to the History of The Bahamas for which we all should thank her." -Hon. Paul L. Adderley-
The Great Bahamas Hurricane Of 1866
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Author : Wayne Neely
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2011-04
The Great Bahamas Hurricane Of 1866 written by Wayne Neely and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04 with History categories.
In October 1866, a powerful Category 4 hurricane struck the Bahamian Islands. With winds well over 140 miles per hour and even higher gusts that toppled trees, sank ships, peeled away rooftops, and destroyed vital infrastructures, the massive storm battered the islands with great ferocity. When the seas finally calmed and the winds died down, the massive storm had killed more than 387 people in the Bahamas alone and left a massive trail of destruction. Author Wayne Neely, a leading authority on Bahamian and Caribbean hurricanes, shares an engaging account of how the hurricane of 1866 not only devastated the islands, but also altered the course of Bahamian history forever. While demonstrating how the hurricane significantly impacted the wrecking and salvaging industry, Neely also educates others about the complex set of weather conditions that contribute to hurricanes. He includes fascinating stories of survival and heroism as the storm's victims struggled to move forward in the midst of tragedy. Hurricanes are no novelty to the Bahamas, but all who were lucky enough to live through the howling winds and the terror of a sky filled with flying debris surely never forgot The Great Bahamas Hurricane of 1866.
The Harbour Island Story
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Author : Anne Lawlor
language : en
Publisher: MacMillan Caribbean
Release Date : 2008
The Harbour Island Story written by Anne Lawlor and has been published by MacMillan Caribbean this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Harbour Island (Bahamas) categories.
The History of Harbour Island is a well-documented, informative, and entertaining account of the island which was once second in importance to New Providence within the Bahamian archipelago. Drawing on new material from official, church, oral and private sources, and containing numerous illustrations, this book adds greatly to our knowledge of Harbour Island specificallyand the Bahamas generallyand is a significant addition to Bahamian historiography.
Sources Of Bahamian History
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Author : Philip Cash
language : en
Publisher: MacMillan Education, Limited
Release Date : 1991
Sources Of Bahamian History written by Philip Cash and has been published by MacMillan Education, Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with History categories.
Included in this book is a descriptive history of the Bahamas from the Lucayan communities to the independent nation of today. The British, American and African concerns in the area are documented as is the progress so far of the independent Commonwealth of the Bahamas.