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The Dive Sites of the Virgin Islands [Paperback]

Lawson Wood (Author)
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July 11, 1999 Dive Sites of

The newest title in the Dive Sites series, this practical yet stunningly photographed book offers extensive coverage of the sites around The Virgin Islands. Divers won't have to look any further for user-friendly maps, travel and hotel information, and advice on safe diving.


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Lawson Wood is also the author of The Dive Sites of the Cayman Islands and Dive Sites of Cozumel and the Yucatan.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (July 11, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0844223905
  • ISBN-13: 978-0844223902
  • Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.5 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,866,803 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Guide., March 1, 2001
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Ned Middleton (British professional underwater photo-journalist & author) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Dive Sites of the Virgin Islands (Paperback)
This series of guides has a well-established format - which, in this instance, has been used to very good effect by an Author who knows what he is doing.

Beginning with an explanation of how the book should be used, there are keys, legends and icons to be understood. These are placed next to each dive site throughout the book as an instant means of identifying the type and standard of diving involved. Not popular with everyone - but very useful for those who like them. Next is an introductory chapter which provides plenty of information vital to anyone contemplating a visit. This is followed by a large section on diving and snorkelling in general, before the book gets down to specifics - all of which provides an excellent "lead-in."

Commencing with the USVI, this section kicks off with an introduction to the country and then goes on to cover 72 specific dive sites throughout St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John. This is followed by similar information on the BVI before tackling 60 dive sites found throughout Tortola, Virgin Gorda and Anegada. The book then concludes with chapters on the marine environment, photography, health & safety and a bibliography.

Lawson Wood is an immensely capable and experienced underwater photographer and author. Altogether, the photography is well above the average standard normally encountered in such guides as this and it says much for Mr Wood's skills that I was unable to find a single poor photograph within the book.

In Summary; an excellent and well-presented book produced by a talented writer and photographer - and one that will not disappoint anyone contemplating a visit to the Virgin Islands.

NM

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9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written concise book!, February 16, 2000
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clarason@here.vi (US Virgin Islands) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Dive Sites of the Virgin Islands (Paperback)
I really love this book..it is really well written and incredibly informative. I would love to read anything Lawson Wood decided to write next!

Great photos & maps too. I especially like the little tidbits of information set off in blue boxes throughout the book.

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