02379cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000100010610000360011624501010015226400510025330000470030433600260035133700260037733800360040350000310043950801670047052012640063753400450190165300420194665300170198885600430200599900170204843771UtSlPG20260610134014.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF16011 aStarr, Ida May Hill,d1859-193810aGardens of the Caribbees, v. 2/2 :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" by Ida M. H. Starr is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This two-volume work offers insightful sketches of a journey through the West Indies and the Spanish Main, exploring various islands and their unique landscapes, cultures, and flora. The narrative gives a vivid portrayal of the Caribbean's enchanting gardens and cities, as well as the experiences of the author and her companions during their travels.  The opening of the book presents a humorous and reflective account of the author's initial experiences on Trinidad. Starr describes a disappointing luncheon where the hopes of indulging in exotic West Indian cuisine are dashed as they confront an unappetizing menu consisting of familiar English fare. From there, the narrative shifts to the beauty of the Botanical Garden in Trinidad, comparing it to its counterpart in Martinique, and highlights the unique characteristics of tropical vegetation. The author intriguingly captures the distinct charm of her surroundings while pondering the historical implications of the natural splendor and the loss of its vibrant wildlife, setting a tone of both appreciation and lamentation for what has been lost over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWest Indies -- Description and travel  aSpanish Main40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43771  c84610d84610