St. Barthelemy, affectionately known as "St. Barth" or "St. Barts," is a small island in the French West Indies. It occupies only 8.3 square miles and is distinctly different from most of the Caribbean islands. St. Barth's interesting history of first Spanish then Swedish then French sovereignty has given St. Barth a unique, now predominantly French, culture. St. Barth's natural beauty and absence of high-rises, casinos, or crowded beaches make it a haven for vacationers and a popular destination of the rich and famous (David Letterman, Mikhail Barishnikov, Martha Stewart, among others, frequent or have houses there). This beautiful book depicts in photographs and words the heart and soul of the island.
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Charles and Christine Didcott lived full time on St. Barth for several years and were able to capture the seasons, topography, people, and daily life, as well as the carnivals and holidays.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful pictures... great coffee table book!,
By JennaMom2Boys "Jenn" (St Louis MO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: St. Barth: French West Indies (A concepts book) (Hardcover)
Although it would be almost impossible for a picture book about St. Bart's to not be pretty. The island is without a doubt the most breathtakingly beautiful place I've ever been. I went on a Windjammer Barefoot cruise around the Caribbean last summer. St. Bart's was the second island where our ship stopped. I was having dinner with some new friends that night, and believe it or not, we had the good fortune to miss the "launch" back to the ship from the island. Yes, we were pretty freaked out at first, but then we checked into a great hotel with an incredible view of the Gustavia harbor. To my delight, in this book is a picture of the harbor that must have been taken from somewhere near that hotel, because it's almost the same picture I took from the terrace of our suite. The hotel was called the Carl Gustaf, and it was REALLY expensive but I thought worth it! The next day, we chartered a flight from St. Bart's to Nevis and caught up with our ship. This book also has some great aerial shots of the island, which remind me of that flight. If you've been to St. Bart's and loved it, you'll love this book!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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A fantastic book about a fantastic place!,
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This review is from: St. Barth: French West Indies (A concepts book) (Hardcover)
Mr. and Mrs. Didcott do a superlative job in their words and pictures of capturing the unique spirit of a unique place. The photography is unsurpassed in describing the very special beauty of a caribbean island. The only drawback to this book is that it may encourage more people to go to a place that already too many want to visit.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A lovely book,
By Karen Banks (Miami, FL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: St. Barth: French West Indies (A concepts book) (Hardcover)
I first read great things about this book on the St. Barts website sbhonline.com and wasn't disappointed when I received the book. The photos are lovely and it really shows off this lovely island.
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When Christopher Columbus sailed past this island in 1493, he named it for his brother Barthelemeo, but did not stop to explore. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Anse de Grand Galet, Pointe Milou, Shell Beach, Grand Cul-de-Sac, Washing Machine New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
When Christopher Columbus sailed past this island in 1493, he named it for his brother Barthelemeo, but did not stop to explore. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Anse de Grand Galet, Pointe Milou, Shell Beach, Grand Cul-de-Sac, Washing Machine New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Front Flap | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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