| Islands of Eden: St.Vincent & the Grenadines Contributor(s): Máté, Ferenc (Author) |
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ISBN: 092025683X ISBN-13: 9780920256831 Publisher: Albatross OUR PRICE: $44.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Landscapes - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Lifestyles |
| Dewey: 917.298 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 10.3" W x 11.2" (2.95 lbs) 162 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: There is a country of small islands in the West Indies, lost in time. Its mountainous terrain has helped in keeping its vast natural beauty intact. Thirty two islands with mystical names like Bequia and Mustique, St Vincent and the Grenadines is in the most blessed part of the Caribbean--dramatic mountains and beaches, fertile soil and plentiful rain. This idyllic setting has nurtured a gentle and simple way life yet one rich in adventure, social contact, and a dazzling variety of locally grown cuisine. Explore the rare flora, taste the fresh fruits, local fish and spices, and partake in Vincentian "liming" --sharing food, drink, jokes and anecdotes, with no other intent than enjoying life. This collection of breathtaking photographs will revitalize both body and soul. |
Contributor Bio(s): Mate, Ferenc: - FERENC MATE was born in Hungary, escaped at the age of eleven, and has lived in Budapest, Vienna, Vancouver, Laguna Beach, New York, Paris and Rome. He is the author of 15 books translated into 14 languages, including New York Times Notable Book A Vineyard in Tuscany and the Dugger/Nello historical sea adventure fiction series. He lives with his family tending their vines and olives in the hills of Tuscany. |