This guide to the French West Indies focuses on the beautiful islands of Martinique, Les Saintes, Marie-Galante, La Desirade, Guadeloupe, Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthelemy. It covers all the main sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Descriptions of tourist attractions include the islands' most beautiful beaches, stunning natural areas and best places for snorkelling, fishing and diving. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on Creole and French cuisine. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in French. The book also contains special features on topics ranging from Napoleon's Josephine to the Indian peoples of Guadeloupe. Maps show Martinique, Fort-de-France: Centreville, Guadeloupe, and Pointe-a-Pitre, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.
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- Martin's history of France: the age of Louis XIV, by Henri Martin. Tr. from the 4th Paris ed. by Mary L. Booth. by Michigan Historical Reprint Series on page 101, and page 489
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