Project Gutenberg 2015-07-16 Public domain in the USA. 60 Newman, E. M. (Edward Manuel) 1870 1953 Newman, Edward Manuel The Mentor: The Virgin Islands of the United States of America, Vol. 6, Num. 13, Serial No. 161, August 15, 1918 Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Mentor: The Virgin Islands of the United States of America, Vol. 6, Num.…" by E. M. Newman is a travel publication written during the early 20th century. This work covers the history, culture, and geography of the Virgin Islands, which were transferred from Danish to American control in 1917. The book likely aims to provide readers with a deep understanding of these islands, showcasing their beauty and significance. In this publication, Newman embarks on an exploration of the Virgin Islands, highlighting their stunning landscapes, historical significance, and the impact of colonial powers upon their people. He discusses the natural beauty of islands like St. Thomas and St. Croix, with their lush vegetation, rich agriculture, and vibrant local communities. The history of the islands is traced from Columbus's discovery to the eventual transfer to the United States, detailing the complex interplay of different nations and cultures throughout the centuries. Through vivid descriptions, the book captures the essence of island life, including local customs and the favorable climate, while also addressing the social dynamics and the hope for the islands' future under American governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en United States Virgin Islands -- Description and travel F2131 Text The Mentor Browsing: History - American Browsing: Travel & Geography 112091 112015 2024-09-20T14:29:37.519565 2023-09-21T10:51:04.089719 text/html text/html 105474 2015-07-16T08:22:04 text/html; charset=utf-8 1289215 2015-07-16T08:22:06 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 1405268 2024-09-20T14:29:41.475545 application/epub+zip 1403765 2024-09-20T14:29:38.606577 application/epub+zip 114109 2024-09-20T14:29:38.156599 application/epub+zip 1451694 2024-09-20T14:29:43.796538 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1412288 2024-09-20T14:29:41.008546 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 150853 2022-09-22T11:54:57.631980 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 91120 91031 2024-09-20T14:29:37.101551 2023-09-21T10:51:03.377722 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 91203 2015-07-16T08:22:02 text/plain; charset=utf-8 35415 2015-07-16T08:22:06 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18156 2024-09-20T14:29:43.931524 application/rdf+xml 28168 2024-09-20T14:29:38.236619 image/jpeg 4609 2024-09-20T14:29:38.196555 image/jpeg 1294924 2024-09-20T14:29:37.837552 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog