Isles Of Spice And Palm (1915)

By A. Hyatt Verrill

Book Overview

""Isles of Spice and Palm"" is a travelogue written by Alpheus Hyatt Verrill in 1915. The book is a detailed account of his travels through the Caribbean islands, including Jamaica, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Trinidad. Verrill describes the geography, history, people, and culture of each island, as well as their flora and fauna. He also includes stories of his own adventures, such as hunting for iguanas and exploring caves. The book is illustrated with photographs taken by Verrill himself, as well as drawings and maps. Overall, ""Isles of Spice and Palm"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the Caribbean islands during the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165545667
• ISBN13: 9781165545667
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"