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DANISH West Indies
10 Antique Views of the Virgin Islands Available for Sale
Antique Views of the Virgin Islands For those who love collecting Virgin Islands memorabilia, there’s a rare album created by F.M. Corneiro available on eBay today. Inside, are ten views of St. Thomas including, Fort Christian, Government house and many of the local churches. This is a one-of-a-kind collection. Have a look at previous treasures […]
Close Call for 2 St. John Fishermen When Their Boat Capsized ~ 1908
Fishermen’s Boat Capsizes Two local fishermen swam for their lives using nothing but the buoys from their fishpots to stay afloat. It happened over a hundred years ago on a blustery, Saturday morning in September, in the midst of hurricane season. Between 9 and 10 am, Thomas Rymer, and his friend, Alexander Benjamin were out […]
5 Working Conditions for Agricultural Laborers from the British West Indies in St. Croix ~ 1864
Working Conditions for Agricultural Laborers Here is an interesting document found at the Royal Danish Library regarding the conditions under which laborers were employed from the British Islands.
Pass It On, An Inspirational Poem ~ 1913
Here’s a little poem to brighten your day, found in the Danish newspapers. 🗞 Pass It On by Rev. Henry Burton Have you had a kindness shown? Pass it on T’was not given for thee alone. Pass it on Let it travel down the years, Let it wipe another’s tears, Till in heaven, the deed appears— […]
How St. Thomas Became Known as a City of Music and Laughter ~ 1892
A City of Music and Laughter St. Thomas made such an impression on one traveler that he dubbed the island, a City of Music and Laughter. Here’s a letter he wrote to the editor of the local newspaper of his marvelous stay in St. Thomas and how the friendliness of the people made him feel […]
What Drinking Does, Its Effects Upon Society, Business, Politics, and Religion ~ 1916
What Drink Does Here’s a post found at the archives of Royal Danish Library on drinking and its effects. There were several articles written in the St. Thomas newspapers, extolling the virtues of abstaining from alcohol.
Transfer Day, An Engaging Historical Thriller by Sophie Schiller
Transfer Day Transfer Day is an action-packed adventure that brings to life a fading West Indian sugar colony in the last days of Danish rule.” ~ 1916 “A page-turner with emotional resonance.” –Publishers Weekly St. Thomas This is a beautiful story set in the Virgin Islands by someone who grew up on the island and […]