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Caribbean - Vintage St. John: Discover St. John's History Through Seven Generations of Heartfelt Stories

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Book Synopsis: Get ready to be transported back to a nostalgic time in St. John's history when survival meant clearing the land for cattle pastures, cultivating the soil and fishing...all the feed one's family.Seven generations of heartfelt stories of love and loss abound in this family memoir about the US Virgin Islands. Rich in history and heritage, the author shares some of the most memorable stories that have been handed down in her family from generation to generation. "When a prominent St. Thomas merchant accumulates 2,500 acres on the island of St. John to raise cattle and cultivate bay leaves, he has no idea that his generation will be the last to farm the land. During the 1920s to the 1950s, Herman O. Creque's hard work pays off on his estates of Annaberg, Mary's Point, and Lamesure, but at the peak of their profitability, he dies, leaving them all to his wife, Emily. Francis Bay is their children's favorite with almost thirty years of summer memories, fishing, hunting, and crabbing. One day, the beach and summer cottage will be theirs, or so they believe. When two conservationists from the United States, Laurance Rockefeller, and Frank Stick visit the island in 1952, they find the unspoiled nature of Emily's lands enchanting and "wish to preserve them for the enjoyment of the nation." Little do Emily's children suspect that life as they know it is about to change forever, and the unthinkable will tear their family apart. Vintage St. John is a collection of their heartfelt memories woven together from personal interviews. They paint a vivid picture of life before the establishment of the Virgin Islands National Park... and life shortly after."* This memoir Includes a brief history of the Creque Marine Railway on Hassel Island, the ownership of the island of Mingo Cay, Jeffrey Epstein's Little St. James Island, Norman Island and 140 acres of Peter Island in the British Virgin Islands.* Other stories include: Vacationing in Cruz Bay ~ 1955, Memories of working at Caneel Bay ~ 1983, Cultivating onions at Cinnamon Bay ~ 1903, Growing bay leaves at Lamesure Estate for the Bay Rum Industry and the raising of livestock with a new type that originated in St. Croix, called Senepol cattle ~ 1930s.With 200 rare photographs of the Virgin Islands, this memoir is a visual feast for those curious about St. John's history under the Danish and US flags. ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY!

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Discover the captivating and rich history of St. John's through the heartfelt stories of seven generations in our book, Vintage St. John. Join us on a nostalgic journey back in time, as we delve into the challenges, triumphs, love, and loss of our ancestors. From clearing land for cattle pastures to cultivating the soil and fishing, these stories will transport you to a different era.

Immerse yourself in the history and heritage of the US Virgin Islands as you read the most cherished stories handed down in our family from generation to generation. Our book is a testament to the resilience and determination of those who came before us.

Relive the life of Herman O. Creque, a prominent St. Thomas merchant who amassed 2,500 acres on St. John. Follow his journey as he builds thriving estates and leaves a lasting legacy. The memories of his children growing up at Francis Bay, fishing, hunting, and crabbing, will warm your heart.

But as the preservation of St. John's natural beauty becomes a priority, Emily and her children face an uncertain future. Two conservationists, Laurance Rockefeller and Frank Stick, enter the scene, forever changing the lives of the Creque family. Uncover the unthinkable turn of events that tear their family apart.

In addition to the captivating family memoir, Vintage St. John includes a fascinating history of the Creque Marine Railway on Hassel Island, ownership tales of Mingo Cay, Jeffrey Epstein's Little St. James Island, Norman Island, and 140 acres of Peter Island in the British Virgin Islands. Get ready to be engrossed in stories of vacationing in Cruz Bay, working at Caneel Bay, cultivating onions at Cinnamon Bay, and raising livestock with the unique Senepol cattle.

This memoir, filled with 200 rare photographs of the Virgin Islands, is a visual feast for history enthusiasts. Experience the charm and allure of St. John's history under the Danish and US flags. Don't miss out on this incredible journey through time. Order your copy of Vintage St. John today and be captivated by the stories that shaped our island. Order now

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