Summary:

Designed as a lively encyclopedia, this includes all the elements
that constitute the heritage of modern Bahamians: historical,
geographical, economic, political, social and cultural. Key events,
institutions, customs and personalities are not just described but
evaluated. Yet, as even a dipping will show, this A-Z is far from
being entirely strait-laced. Apart from heroes and high-fliers there
are plenty of eccentrics and even a few villains. Compiled by the
premier historian of "The Bahamas" and four years in the making, this
sparkling reference book is the distillation of research and analysis
spread over half a century. Printed in colour and beautifully
illustrated, it is aimed at both fact-seekers and browsers. It will
interest and profit Bahamians, visitors and armchair travellers
alike."Macmillan Caribbean A-Zs" are a comprehensive series of
reference books that provide an invaluable and entertaining source of
information to the countries that comprise the Caribbean region.
Highly illustrated and in full-colour throughout, they are a unique
'one-stop' resource to the cultural heritage of a fascinating and
richly diverse part of the world.

Classification:

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Dewey Class: 917 -- North America

Book Details:

Physical Description: 7.7"x10.3"x1.0"; 2.9 lb; 416 pages
Edition Info: Paperback; 2007-09-11

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