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The Mentor: The Virgin Islands of the United States of America, Vol. 6, Num. 13, Serial No. 161, August 15, 1918 cover

The Mentor: The Virgin Islands of the United States of America, Vol. 6, Num. 13, Serial No. 161, August 15, 1918

By E. M. Newman
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The text combines lively travel description and concise historical overview of the United States Virgin Islands. It opens with a vivid landing at St. Thomas and sketches markets, architecture, island vistas, tropical flora, birds and butterflies, and plantation landscapes of St. Croix; it notes living conditions and local customs. The historical section traces European encounters from Columbus's naming through Danish colonization, the development of tobacco and sugar estates, the importation of enslaved Africans, fortifications against rival powers, and shifts of island ownership and commerce that shaped social and economic life.

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E. M. Newman

E. M. Newman was an author known for contributing to the educational series "The Mentor," which provided readers with insights into various countries and cultures during the early 20th century. His works include detailed explorations of Bolivia, Italy during wartime, and the Virgin Islands of the United States. Through his writing, Newman aimed to inform and engage readers with rich descriptions and historical context, reflecting the interests of a period marked by global conflict and cultural exchange. His contributions remain a valuable part of early 20th-century literature.

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