Nevis is one of those Caribbean islands of which dreams are made--off the beaten track, little known and untouched by mass tourism. For a small island--a mere 35 square miles --Nevis possesses a rich and colorful history. It was the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton (1757); Horatio Nelson met and married Fanny Nisbet there (1787) at a time when the island's beauty, combined with the reputation of its planter and merchant families for social grace and good living, caused it to be known as "the Queen of the Caribees." Today, together with St Kitts, Nevis forms the independent Commonwealth State of St Kitts-Nevis. The fifth edition of this guide has been completely revised and updated and amply demonstrates that the island's claim to be "Queen of the Caribees" is proudly maintained.
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Joyce Gordon first came to Nevis with her husband, an agricultural consultant, in 1981. They lived on this island for three years and returned annually until recently. Now retired, Joyce lives in England, has written a biography of Lady Nelson, and spends her time tending her woodland garden.
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Lot's of History,
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Contains lot's of interesting history and background information which can add "depth" to your travel experience. Nice photos and some suggestions on what to do and see. But, it's not really a travel guidebook.
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It is said that in 1493, when Columbus sighted this island with the mountain capped with mist and cloud, he named it 'Nuestro Senora de las Nieves' (our Lady of the Snows) and that the name Nevis slowly evolved from that. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
West Indies, Great House, New River, Fort Charles, Government House, Coconut Walk, Saddle Hill, Indian Castle, Bath Hotel, Edward Huggins, Mount Nevis, Pinneys Beach, Thomas Warner, Nevis Peak, Court House, Cades Bay, Prince William, West Indian, Morning Star, Government Road Browse Sample Pages:
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It is said that in 1493, when Columbus sighted this island with the mountain capped with mist and cloud, he named it 'Nuestro Senora de las Nieves' (our Lady of the Snows) and that the name Nevis slowly evolved from that. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
West Indies, Great House, New River, Fort Charles, Government House, Coconut Walk, Saddle Hill, Indian Castle, Bath Hotel, Edward Huggins, Mount Nevis, Pinneys Beach, Thomas Warner, Nevis Peak, Court House, Cades Bay, Prince William, West Indian, Morning Star, Government Road Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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