Ins & Outs of Barbados 2020

SHOPPING  75 INS Buy the Book Of Halls, Hills and Holes: Place Names of Barbados Woodville Marshall with Patricia Staffor, Karl Watson and Tara Inniss Barbados Museum & Historical Society Checker Hall, Macaroni Village, Mount Misery - what’s in a name? Well if you’re curious, this book includes explanations and origins of approximately 2,000 names of areas and districts in Barbados. The book, which started originally as a research project over a decade ago, began as a combination of the late Ronnie Hughes’ interest in the history of plantations and Woodville Marshall’s interest in the history of the origins of villages. The project garnered more collaborators and contributors over time, including well known history experts. The Barbados-Carolina Connection Warren Alleyne & Henry Fraser Miller Publishing Company Few people, inclusive of Barbadians and Americans, are aware of the close historical relationship between Barbados and the Carolinas that began as long ago as 1670, when the Barbados Adventurers played a lead role in the settlement of Charles Town, known today as Charleston. This extensively researched, high- quality book contains a rich collection of illustrations, maps and photos that vividly illustrate the fascinating history of the Barbados-Carolina Connection. There is a 350th Anniversary celebration planned in St. Peter during February 2020. Island in the Sun - The Story of Tourism in Barbados Kerry Hall and Henry Fraser Miller Publishing Company As befits the telling of the Story of Tourism in Barbados, this book is a festival of fascinating facts, captivating tales, legendary characters and a vast array of spellbinding imagery, including seldom seen photographs, old hotel brochures and antique postcards. Starting with the stories of some of our earliest visitors, like 19-year-old George Washington who came here in 1751, and ending in the present day, this lavish publication is worthy of a place in any collection. Historic Houses of Barbados Henry Fraser Miller Publishing Company Now in its third edition, this well r e s e a r c h e d book offers an intriguing account of the history and architecture of Barbados’ most interesting houses, ranging from plantation great houses to other more modest homes. The new edition has been updated, expanded and beautifully reproduced in full-colour, featuring excellent detailed illustrations and superb photography. This sophisticated coffee table book would hold special appeal for architectural enthusiasts and history buffs. Barbados National Trust Guardians of our Heritage Henry Fraser, Karl Watson, Peter Stevens & William Gollop Miller Publishing Company Published to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Barbados National Trust and recognize the nomination of Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison as a World Heritage Site, this highly impressive and substantial book documents the sterling work of the Trust in a visually captivating style that would embellish any coffee table anywhere in the world. Resplendent with superb photography, antique and new, it represents a magnificent record of Barbados’ rich heritage.