The Sprauve Public Library is located in one of the oldest buildings that has survived the ravages of time including Hurricanes Irma and Maria. ⚡ History of Home According to a map drawn in 1790 by Peter Oxholm, John Wood was the earliest recorded owner. Although no specific documentation exists, it is believed that the […]
Books 📚
Through The Sands of Time Book by Judah M. Cohen
In just a few days, a new documentary about the living history of the oldest Synagogue will be unveiled in St. Thomas. It’s exiting news! The premier begins on March 3rd at Antilles School at 7pm. Visit SandOnTheFloor.com for more information. This book also shares the incredible history of the Jewish Community. Below is an […]
Ann True Story Book by Flordelisa Mota
The author and I share a love of BVI history! While I am still researching my family’s lives in Anegada, Flordelisa Mota has written about hers in this book. Below is an amazon review. Ann True Story They were driven on by wind and tide. Ann is about a journey of a Christian mother and […]
10 Books David Hamilton Jackson Recommended You Read ~ 1916
David Hamilton Jackson David Hamilton Jackson was a staunch labor-rights activist and educator from St. Croix. He felt strongly about “uplifting the colored population” in the Virgin Islands and represented many of the laborers during the 1915 labor strike, fighting hard for higher pay. As a lawyer and newspaper publisher, he lobbied for US citizenship for […]
Race Relations in the US Virgin Islands book by Dr. Marilyn Krigger ~ 2017
There’s a new book published in December 2017 about the US Virgin Islands! 📒 Special thanks to David and Priscilla Knight of Bajo el Sol Gallery for letting us know. Here’s a quick review. Race Relations Race Relations in the US Virgin Islands is an account of the results of a 1917 territorial acquisition by […]
Saint Croix 1770 – 1776 book by Robert Amandus Johnson
Robert Amandus Johnson My beloved friend, Bob Johnson wrote a fascinating account of the early history of the Virgin Islands in his book, St. Croix 1770 – 1776. It’s a great read and filled with never before seen photographs! Here is an excerpt from the back of the book. Saint Croix History “Robert Amandus Johnson […]
Anansi and Company Book by Bish Denham
Our mother loved listening to Anansi stories during her summer holidays at Francis Bay on St. John. 🕷 As a child, these African-inspired folk tales were mesmerizing, especially when listening to them outside on a dark patio step with the sounds of the crickets and frogs in the distance. Here is an amazing little book […]
Sun, Sand and Murder Mystery Book by John Keyse-Walker
Here’s a new book set in the tiny island of our ancestors, Anegada. Thanks to Sophie Schiller, author of Transfer Day and Race to Tibet for telling me about it. It’s received rave reviews! Below is a small anecdote with links to amazon to learn more. Sun, Sand and Murder Mystery As a Special Constable, […]