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The Shipwreck That Saved Jamestown: The Sea Venture Castaways and the Fate of America (John MacRae Books)
A freshly researched account of the dramatic rescue of the Jamestown settlers The English had long dreamed of colonizing America, especially after Sir Francis Drake brought home Spanish treasure and dramatic tales from his raids in the Caribbean. Ambitions of finding gold and planting a New World colony seemed within reach when in 1606 Thomas Smythe extended overseas trade with the launch of the Virginia Company. But from the beginning the American enterprise was a disaster. Within two years warfare with Indians and dissent among the settlers threatened to destroy Smythe’s Jamestown just as it had Raleigh’s Roanoke a generation earlier. To rescue the doomed colonists and restore order, the company chose a new leader, Thomas Gates. Nine ships left Plymouth in the summer of 1609—the largest fleet England had ever assembled—and sailed into the teeth of a storm so violent that “it beat all light from Heaven.” The inspiration for Shakespeare’s The Tempest, the hurricane separated the flagship from the fleet, driving it onto reefs off the coast of Bermuda—a lucky shipwreck (all hands survived) which proved the turning point in the colony’s fortune. .
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Fodor's Bermuda 2008 (Fodor's Gold Guides)
Fodor’s. For Choice Travel Experiences
Fodor’s helps you unleash the possibilities of travel by providing the insightful tools you need to experience the trips you want. While you’re at the helm, Fodor’s offers the assurance of our expertise, the guarantee of selectivity, and the choice details that truly define a destination. It’s like having a friend in Bermuda! •Updated annually, Fodor’s Bermuda provides the most accurate and up-to-date information available in a guide book. • Fodor’s Bermuda features options for a variety of budgets, interests, and tastes, so you make the choices to plan your trip of a lifetime. •If it’s not worth your time, it’s not in this book. Fodor’s discriminating ratings, including out top tier Fodor’s Choice designations, ensure that you’ll know about the most interesting and enjoyable places in Bermuda. •Experience Bermuda like a local! Fodor’s Bermudaincludes choices for every traveler, from snorkeling and deep-sea fishing to golfing and lounging on the beach, and much more! •Indispensable, customized trip planning tools include “Top Reasons to Go,” “Word of Mouth” advice from other travelers, and tips to help save money, bypass lines, and avoid common travel pitfalls. Visit Fodors.com for more ideas and information, travel deals, vacation planning tips, reviews and to exchange travel advice with other travelers..
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Frommer's Bermuda 2008 (Frommer's Complete)
Frommer's Bermuda 2008 is the only guide you'll need to plan the perfect trip to Bermuda We'll show you the island's best, including the world-reknowned golf courses and snorkeling areas. You'll get insider tips on the Royal Naval Dockyard in Sandys parish, the shops on Front Street in Hamilton, the underwater Rita Zorvetta ship and diving site off of St. David's Island, and the panoramic views from the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse in Southampton parish. You'll find candid reviews of a huge selection of accommodations in all price ranges, from romantic B&Bs to kid-friendly resorts. It's all accompanied by dozens of color maps, the latest trip-planning advice on everything from bargain airfares to cruise options, money-saving tips, and a complete shopper's guide..
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DK Readers: Bermuda Triangle (Level 3: Reading Alone)
In the area between Florida, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico lies the most mysterious expanse of water in the world: the Bermuda Triangle. Over the last 50 years, 1,500 people have disappeared here without a trace, and many more have experienced bizarre and inexplicable incidents. Throughout history, ships, planes, sailboats, and flying boats have encountered thick yellow fogs out of blue sky, compasses and other navigational instruments going haywire for no apparent reason, and peculiar unidentified underwater crafts. In Andrew Donkin's eye-opening book, readers will find a section on possible natural explanations for the mystery, and another on "out of this world" theories about what's going down in the Bermuda Triangle. Dorling Kindersley's Level 3 books are designed for children who are reading alone now, and seeking compelling subject matter in a vibrant, easy-to-absorb format. This series uses more complex sentence structures than in the previous levels, and includes information boxes and pronunciation guides to expand young readers' horizons. Doring Kindersley is known for its visual style, using dramatic photographs and illustrations and engaging text to motivate younger children to "learn to read--then read to learn!" (Ages 7 to 10) --Emilie Coulter.
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Bermuda Schwartz (Zack Chasteen Series)
Among the shipwreck-laden reefs that rim Bermuda, a young scuba diver makes a fatal discovery: a treasure more valuable than gold—one that some people are willing to kill for… Enter Zack Chasteen and his ladylove, Barbara Pickering. She’s come to Bermuda to celebrate her wealthy and eccentric aunt’s birthday—and, maybe, her engagement to Zack…if only he’d propose. Which seems unlikely given Zack’s recent dilemma: the millions he’s stashed away in one of the country’s notorious tax-free offshore accounts has vanished without a trace. And then Zack falls in with wise and wily Teddy Schwartz. A legendary Bermudan treasure salvager, Schwartz may be Zack’s last hope for finding his long-lost loot—but at what cost? Time is running out on this bizarre, bloody, and tumultuous two-thousand-year-old quest… .
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The Fog: A Never Before Published Theory of the Bermuda Triangle Phenomenon
Is there an explanation for the thousands of people who have disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle? What can we learn from Charles Lindbergh, Christopher Columbus, and Bruce Gernon-the co-author of this book-who have survived their frightening encounters in this region? The Fog presents Gernon's exciting new theory of the Bermuda Triangle, based upon his firsthand experiences, reports of other survivors, and scientific research. Gernon and MacGregor intelligently discuss how a meteorological phenomenon, electronic fog, may explain the bizarre occurrences in this region: equipment malfunctions, disorientation among pilots, and time distortions. They also explore the fascinating history of this infamous region and its potential link to Atlantis, UFO sightings, and a secret navy base on Andros Island. Rob MacGregor has written several books on New Age topics and has won the Edgar Allan Poe award in mystery writing. Both Gernon and MacGregor live in South Florida, on the edge of the Bermuda Triangle. Bruce Gernon is a pilot who has flown extensively in the Caribbean. He has appeared in many documentaries about the Bermuda Triangle. .
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National Audubon Society Field Guide to Tropical Marine Fishes: Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, Florida, Bahamas, Bermuda
Covering tropical marine fishes of the Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico, Florida, the Bahamas, and Bermuda, this field guide by C. Lavett Smith (curator emeritus, Department of Ichthyology, American Museum of Natural History in New York) sets the tropical-fish standard There are 417 truly magnificent color photographs evincing the glories of the coral reefs and full-text descriptions for more than 400 species, each with its own range map. In addition, the guide includes maps of the regions, more than 100 fish anatomy illustrations, and close to 800 more brief species descriptions. Easy to use and understand, lightweight, and sturdily constructed for travel, the field guide is a great boon for one's snorkeling or scuba-diving vacations. --Stephanie Gold.
Price: $9.69
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Bermuda (Country Guide)
Sip a rum swizzle while lolling on a pink-sand beach, amble down the cobblestones of the historic Town of St George, explore parish backroads by motor scooter – bite-size Bermuda will seduce you with its tranquil, subtropical charm. Whether you want to dive down to shipwrecks or work on your golf swing, this comprehensive guide to de Rock is your ticket to the perfect island getaway. Stay In Style– whether your tastes run to gracious B&Bs, romantic resorts or cozy cottages Get Moving– world-class snorkeling, golfing and tennis right at your fingertips Connect With The Past– forts, wrecks and lighthouses display the fascinating history of the oldest continuously inhabited English settlement in the New World Eat, Drink & Be Merry– uncovers the best spots for fresh seafood and high tea Explore– crystalline limestone caves and the world’s most northerly coral reefs beckon the adventurous .
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