Virgin Islands and Caribbean communities
Subtitle: an Afro treasure chest
By: by Otis D. Alexander and Maurice M. Thomas ; illustrations by Leo Carty.
Contributors: Thomas, Maurice M.; Carty, Leo, ill.
Publisher: Odaque Group
Published: 1987
Place of publication: Christiansted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 64
Subjects: Blacks -- Virgin Islands of the United States -- Miscellanea.; Blacks -- Caribbean Area -- Miscellanea.; Blacks -- Virgin Islands of the United States -- Miscellanea.; Blacks -- Caribbean Area -- Miscellanea.; Virgin Islands of the United States -- Miscellanea.; Caribbean Area -- Miscellanea.; Virgin Islands of the United States -- Miscellanea.; Caribbean Area -- Miscellanea.
Description: This work's subtitle is "An Afro Treasure Chest." It is geared primarily for the youth, and illustrated by the world renowned artist, Leo Carty. The format of the book is arranged in an exciting manner to stimulate youth to read, be crital thinkers, and to enjoy learning about selected aspects of the West Indies via multiple choice questions. The correct answers are available at the back of the book.
The book is divided into 14 sections: Academics, The Fine and Lively arts, Entertainment/Pageants, Literature, Publishing, Politics, Cuisine and Herbs, Folklore, Bondage, Freedom, Sports, Science/Medicine, labor Leaders, and Personalty. Included is a useful bibliography, and the work is indexed.

Both authors hold graduate degrees from Ball State University (Indiana).
Notes: Bibliography: p. 50-51.
For students and lay persons.
Includes index.