Items related to Grand Bahama (Islands)

Barratt, P. J. H. Grand Bahama (Islands) ISBN 13: 9780715356555

Grand Bahama (Islands) - Hardcover

 
9780715356555: Grand Bahama (Islands)
View all copies of this ISBN edition:
 
 
Few islands anywhere have been refashioned by man to the extent of Grand Bahama.

P.J.H. Barratt, a town planner formerly in charge of the development of Freeport, writes from a first-hand knowledge of the island in all its aspects - from the 'island of the great shallows' of early sixteenth century discovery by Europeans, to the spectacular development in more recent times of the new city and resort of Freeport.

Once a barren, pine-covered land, Grand Bahama is now the second most populous of the Bahama Islands. The creation of Freeport was undoubtedly a social and economic experiment of the first importance that did not come into being without first overcoming serious difficulties. Apart from Freeport and a few scattered settlements the island, for the most part, remains unspoiled; tranquil beauty being its dominant characteristic.

The Grand Bahama of today is a major resort destination, an island with an exciting future, facing up to the many challenges posed by an independent, emerging society.

In this new edition (the fourth printing), the author has revised the text, introducing updated information on the many aspects of Grand Bahamian life as well as including several new colour and black and white photographs.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

From the Publisher:
The tapestry of Grand bahama's rich history is woven from colourful threads of time that include native Lucayans, early Spanish and English exploreres, sunken ships, bootlegging, industrial magnates, the birth of tourism, challenges and opportunities of a new nation, as well as the geology and natural beauty of this 'island of the great shallows'. Weaving these threads together in a fascinating and informative book is author Peter barratt, a town planner and architect formerly in charge of the development of Freeport, now the second city of The Bahamas.
From the Author:
Since the book stands or falls on its merits I will let the reader be the judge. I would just like to mention some of the matters that are contained in the book – and some that are not. The original publisher David and Charles in the UK called the book genre ‘encyclopedic’ a big word that means, I suppose, that it tries to cover everything. Obviously it does not but at least it makes a start. To date the book has gone through 4 printings and three editions. After David and Charles, Macmillan went through two printings but I always thought it should be published in the Bahamas. It was not easy but this current edition is not only published in the Bahamas but it is published in Freeport! For this I am grateful especially to Paula Farrington of IM Publications and to Sally Lightbourne who converted the text into a format so that it could be printed. A long list of people helped me and are dutifully mentioned in the Acknowledgements at the front of the book.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

  • PublisherStackpole Books
  • Publication date1972
  • ISBN 10 0715356550
  • ISBN 13 9780715356555
  • BindingHardcover
  • Edition number1
  • Number of pages208
Buy Used
Condition: Good
Light browning of edges. Dust jacket... Learn more about this copy

Shipping: US$ 7.50
Within U.S.A.

Destination, rates & speeds

Add to Basket

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9780971735101: Grand Bahama

Featured Edition

ISBN 10:  ISBN 13:  9780971735101
Publisher: IM Publishing, 2002
Softcover

  • 9780811707510: Grand Bahama, (The Island series)

    UNKNO, 1972
    Hardcover

  • 9780333330890: Grand Bahama

    Macmil..., 1982
    Hardcover

  • 9780333495827: Grand Bahama

    Macmil..., 1990
    Hardcover

Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace

Stock Image

Barratt, Peter J. H.
ISBN 10: 0715356550 ISBN 13: 9780715356555
Used Hardcover First Edition Quantity: 1
Seller:
Willis Monie-Books, ABAA
(Cooperstown, NY, U.S.A.)

Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Light browning of edges. Dust jacket is browned and price clipped. ; Islands. Seller Inventory # 259878

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy Used
US$ 6.00
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 7.50
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Barratt, P.J.H.
ISBN 10: 0715356550 ISBN 13: 9780715356555
Used Hardcover First Edition Quantity: 1
Seller:
Quickhatch Books
(Ottawa, ON, Canada)

Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First. 206pp., index, biblio., figures, photos, maps, folding map. Light wear to DJ. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 006950

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy Used
US$ 10.00
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 14.00
From Canada to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Barratt, P. J. H.
Published by Stackpole Books (1972)
ISBN 10: 0715356550 ISBN 13: 9780715356555
Used Hardcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
ThriftBooks-Atlanta
(AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.)

Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.2. Seller Inventory # G0715356550I3N00

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy Used
US$ 30.42
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Barratt, P. J. H.
Published by Stackpole Books (1972)
ISBN 10: 0715356550 ISBN 13: 9780715356555
Used Hardcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
ThriftBooks-Atlanta
(AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.)

Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.2. Seller Inventory # G0715356550I4N10

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy Used
US$ 30.42
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Barratt, P.J.H.
Published by David & Charles, London (1972)
ISBN 10: 0715356550 ISBN 13: 9780715356555
Used Hardcover First Edition Quantity: 1
Seller:
Callaghan Books South
(New Port Richey, FL, U.S.A.)

Book Description Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. (1st) Slightly smaller book, fine light blue cloth, gilt lettering very bright on spine, 206 lightly browned pages, fold-out map inside back cover, photos throughout. DJ glossy dark blue at top and bottom of front and spine, color photo of harbor on front and spine, white back with advertisement for books on The Falklands Islands and Vancouver Island. DJ has light wear to front tips, slight wear to spine top right edge, micronick at bottom back edge near tip. Near Fine DJ/Very Fine book. Seller Inventory # 33856

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy Used
US$ 29.00
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 5.00
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Barratt, Peter J.H.
Published by David & Charles (1972)
ISBN 10: 0715356550 ISBN 13: 9780715356555
Used Hardcover First Edition Quantity: 1
Seller:
Strawberry Hill Books
(Rotherfield, East Sussex, United Kingdom)

Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st printing. Part of the Island Series. An unread book. DJ in plastic protective cover. Seller Inventory # 038517

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy Used
US$ 32.49
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 12.62
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Barratt, Peter J.H.
Published by Stackpole Books (1972)
ISBN 10: 0715356550 ISBN 13: 9780715356555
Used Hardcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
WorldofBooks
(Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom)

Book Description Hardback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR005637976

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy Used
US$ 58.43
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 6.06
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds