Softcover

ISBN 10: 1566566908 ISBN 13: 9781566566902

Publisher: Interlink Books, 2008

The Caribbean, a region of spectacular natural beauty, has a long and turbulent history. Described by Columbus as an earthly paradise, it has enticed travellers for hundreds of years - from gold-seeking Spanish conquistadors to modern-day tourists. A Traveller's History of the Caribbean traces the island's journey from slavery to revolution to independence, and finally to tourist paradise. It looks at the history of nations as diverse as Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, the Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Dominican Republic, exploring their differences and their common experiences. It reveals a region that has created a culturally vibrant future from a tumultuous past. For anyone taking their travelling seriously, this is a recommended read.

About the Author:

James Ferguson is a former researcher with the Latin America Bureau, London and is the author of several books on Caribbean countries.

Review:

"An excellent series of brief histories."

"Exceptional... Ferguson's in-depth guide to the Caribbean - from the arrival of its indigenous races to the political climate of the region in its current state - is a necessity for the tourist whose tastes are broader than pink sands... An excellent portrait of the Caribbean. A Traveller's History of the Caribbean will be equally meaningful for both the student and the traveler."

"Best travel series of the year... The best tourists are well-informed tourists... To be familiar with a country's history at a relatively deep level only enhances the tourist experience. To that end the titles in the Traveller's History Series offer sprightly and accurate historical portraits of countries and regions that are often tourist destinations... It cannot be stressed enough that the more prepared the tourist is, the better the trip will be."