Landscapes and Landforms of the Lesser Antilles

Description

This book focuses on the highly touristed, but surprisingly under-researched Lesser Antilles region. After offering a brief overview of the region’s geologic and tectonic history, as well as its basic climatology, subsequent chapters then discuss each island’s (or island set’s) geomorphology and geology, and how the settlement history, tourism, and hazards have affected their individual landscapes. Written by regional experts and replete with up-to-date information, stunning color imagery, and beautiful cartography (maps), it is the only comprehensive, scientific evaluation of the Lesser Antilles, and serves as the region’s definitive reference resource. Accessible to non-experts and amateur explorers, the book includes in-depth discussions and reference sections for each island/island set. Usable as both a textbook and guidebook, it offers readers a straightforward yet detailed assessment of an interesting and intriguing – but often-overlooked and under-appreciated – locale. Front Matter....Pages i-xx Small Islands, Intriguing Landscapes....Pages 1-5 Geologic and Tectonic Background of the Lesser Antilles....Pages 7-15 The Virgin Islands....Pages 17-29 Anguilla....Pages 31-43 Saint Martin/Sint Maarten and Saint Barthélemy....Pages 45-59 Saba and St. Eustatius (Statia)....Pages 61-84 St. Kitts and Nevis....Pages 85-98 Antigua and Barbuda....Pages 99-116 Montserrat....Pages 117-134 Guadeloupe....Pages 135-152 Dominica....Pages 153-171 Martinique....Pages 173-189 St. Lucia....Pages 191-207 Barbados....Pages 209-221 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines....Pages 223-241 Grenada: the Spice Isle....Pages 243-265 Trinidad and Tobago....Pages 267-291 Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao....Pages 293-317 Back Matter....Pages 319-321