Gardens of the Antilles

Gardens of the Antilles by John W Watkins. Published by University of Florida Press, Gainesville, FL, 1952. 1st Edition. Hardbound w/Paper DJ. Size 8vo. Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped DJ. This book is a series of impressions of botanical gardens, state forests, and plantations seen by the author during two trips to the West Indies. It constitutes a popular guide for gardeners and ordinary travelers who are planning a visit to the fabled isles of the Caribbean. The author has managed to catch the tempo of life in the West Indies. He describes the beauties of rare trees to be found in Jamaican botanical gardens. Cuba he pictures as a country rich in strange customs and thrilling tropical plants. He instructs the reader in the plant life of the Virgin Islands, recaptures the atmosphere of the Puerto Rican forests, and vividly describes the delights of a vacation spent at t Haitian mountain resort. The lesser Antillean islands are depicted as both immensely interesting to the tourist and easy to reach nowadays. 244 Pgs. Description text copyright 2006 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 11438.