02252cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000100010610000360011624501010015226400510025330000470030433600260035133700260037733800360040350000310043950801670047052011370063753400450177465300420181965300170186185600430187899900170192143770UtSlPG20260610134014.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF16011 aStarr, Ida May Hill,d1859-193810aGardens of the Caribbees, v. 1/2 :bSketches of a Cruise to the West Indies and the Spanish Main 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-09-20  aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)  a"Gardens of the Caribbees, v. 1/2" by Ida May Hill Starr is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This work recounts the author's journey through the West Indies and the Spanish Main, exploring the human side of the Caribbean experience rather than serving as a traditional guidebook. The narrative is rich with observations about culture, society, and the natural beauty of the islands visited.  The beginning of "Gardens of the Caribbees" introduces us to the author's cruise, reflecting on both her trepidation and excitement about sailing from a cold, bleak New York to the warm, inviting Caribbean. The protagonist, sharing her journey with her family, describes their shipboard experiences, including seasickness and the camaraderie fostered among fellow travelers. As the voyage unfolds, she captures the contrasts between their winter departure and the anticipated vibrancy of the islands. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of various ports such as Haiti and Puerto Rico, emphasizing the local cultures and the enchanting landscapes they encounter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWest Indies -- Description and travel  aSpanish Main40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43770  c84609d84609