8 QUOTES WITH «WEST INDIES»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
West Indies.
I'm well-travelled so I can see places coming up. I went to St. Croix in the West Indies at Christmas and it had been hit by a really bad tornado. Values there have gone down but I guarantee they will be up again in eight years. So I'll get in now while it's cheap as chips.
Being raised as an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, The Mormons, I became an Eagle scout, and after graduating high school, I went on a full-time church mission to the West Indies for 2 years.
Every sea-captain who sailed to the West Indies was expected to bring home a turtle on the return voyage for a feast to his expectant friends.
One of the bibles of my youth was 'Birds of the West Indies,' by James Bond, a well-known ornithologist, and when I was casting about for a name for my protagonist I thought, 'My God, that's the dullest name I've ever heard,' so I appropriated it. Now the dullest name in the world has become an exciting one.
England and France were rivals, not only on the continent, but in the West Indies, in India, and in Europe.
In sport, there is always room for improvement. Whenever I see my innings against the West Indies or Australia, I think, 'Maybe, I could have done this better or should have changed that.' See, cricket is a skill game, and one can always improve upon the impact one has on an innings.
The British merchants represented that they received some profit indeed from Virginia and South Carolina, as well as the West Indies; but as for the rest of this continent, they were constant losers in trade.
When I met my designs in the market of a remote village in the West Indies, or in the airport restaurant in Zurich, I felt like the mother of many well-behaved children.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WEST INDIES»
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West Indies in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
West Indies and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Slave Society In The Danish
West Indies: St Thomas, St ...
For review see: J.R. Ward, in The economic history review : a journal of economic and social history, vol. XLVIII, no. 3 (August 1995); p. 635-636.
Neville A. T. Hall, B. W. Higman, 1992
2
A Field Guide to the Birds of the
West Indies
Descriptions of more than 400 species of birds found in the islands of the West Indies include local names of birds, notes on migrants and winter residents -- as well as birds that breed there -- and voice, habitat, and range information.
James Bond, Roger Tory Peterson, 1999
3
The Growth of the Modern
West Indies
Franklin Knight s Introduction to this new edition underscores the continuing relevance and value of this text for students of Caribbean history and for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of present-day Caribbean societies. "
4
Birds of the
West Indies
Bird lovers, vacationing tourists, local residents, and "armchair travelers" will all want to own this definitive field guide to the birds of the West Indies.
Herbert A. Raffaele, James Wiley, Orlando H. Garrido, 2010
5
The Development of
West Indies Cricket, Vol. 2: The Age of ...
This two-volume work provides an analysis of the ebb and flow of West Indies cricket fortunes.
Hilary Beckles, Hilary McD. Beckles, 1999
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The Development of
West Indies Cricket, Vol. 1: The Age of ...
The second of two volumes providing an analysis of the ebb and flow of West Indies cricket fortunes, this volume covers the third rising of West Indies cricket.
7
The
West Indies: Patterns of Development, Culture and ...
For review see: Roderick A. McDonald, in The economic historic review : a journal of economic and social history, vol. 44, no. 4 (November 1991); p. 765-766.
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A History of Organized Labor in the English-speaking
West Indies
Explores the history of West Indian organized labor in the 20th century.
Robert J. Alexander, Eldon M. Parker, 2004
9
A Birder’s
West Indies: An Island-by-Island Tour
Roland Wauer describes the unique natural features of each island and recounts his often fascinating experiences in seeking out the nearly 400 species of birds known in the West Indies.
10
The Rebel Woman in the British
West Indies During Slavery
Mair's book details both the negative and positive methods of protest used by the enslaved people of the West Indies. An excellent reference for students researching topics relating to slavery, freedom and gender.
Lucille Mathurin Mair, 1995
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WEST INDIES»
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West Indies is used in the context of the following news items.
Australia head for Test win as West Indies crumble in second innings
The West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder was left stranded on 82 not out in the first innings after swatting the four Australian specialist bowlers to all corners of ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
West Indies cricket reverts to turmoil as optimism swiftly dissipates
West Indies players prior to a practice session in Roseau, Dominica. Photograph: ... More than that, it put cricket back at the heart of West Indies cricket. Bowlers ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
West Indies v England, third Test - Windies win to square the series …
Great win for West Indies who played with real skill, unity and guts. England are not quite in crisis but there will be a storm of protest. Peter Moores says things ... «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»
West Indies v England: second Test, day five - as it happened
England take a 1-0 lead in the series, and will be confident of backing that up with a win in the finale if the West Indies bowlers are struggling for fitness. «The Guardian, Apr 15»
Bouncier pitches will boost West Indies
West Indies and England found entirely different surfaces for the Tests. Prepared under the ... Neither way can West Indies cricket return to anything near its best. «ESPNcricinfo.com, Apr 15»
West Indies v England: second Test – as it happened
They started well with the ball, but the last-wicket stand took West Indies to where they wanted to be after the toss. Thing is, if Cook and Trott can play themselves ... «The Guardian, Apr 15»
West Indies v England: Hosts draw first Test after Anderson record
West Indies held on to draw the first Test on the day James Anderson became England's leading wicket-taker in Test history. Anderson's two wickets on the final ... «BBC Sport, Apr 15»
West Indies v England: Hosts' fightback limits England advantage
"West Indies bowled well, but England's lack of resistance was poor. Ben Stokes will be hugely frustrated he didn't go on to get his second Test hundred, while ... «BBC Sport, Apr 15»
Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott ease England through warm-up
England began their West Indies tour by skittling out a St Kitts & Nevis Invitational XI for just 59. In response, captain Alastair Cook was 95 not out and Jonathan ... «BBC Sport, Apr 15»
Martin Guptill's world record innings helps BlackCaps crush West …
Martin Guptill starred for the Black Caps in their quarter-final match against the West Indies, posting a near-faultless double-century. Photograph: Hannah ... «The Guardian, Mar 15»
