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Jan Rogozinski, - paperback 432 pages
The first complete history of the Caribbean islands, updated through the year 2000. This comprehensive volume takes the reader and student through more than five hundred years of Caribbean history, beginning with Columbus's arrival in the Bahamas in 1492. Good reading in preparation for your trip to the area.
James A Michener, - paperback
Michener's epic novel about the Caribbean spent 22 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Beginning in 1310 and continuing through Columbus's arrival and the bloody slave revolt of Haiti to the rise of Castro, CARIBBEAN carries us through 700 dramatic years in a tale teeming with revolution and romance, slavery and superstition.
Clinton V. Black, - paperback 136 pages
You'll enjoy reading about the bloodthirsty, swashbuckling days of yore when ruthless and colorful pirates called the Caribbean their home. After reading this book you'll want to visit famous pirate haunts during your charter. Especially recommended for families with young children.
Herman Wouk, - paperback 395 pages
Herman Wouk lived in St Thomas back in the 50's and it is generally believed that Don't Stop the Carnival was based (in part) on real people who were living on the island at that time. This novel helps you to understand how things work in the Caribbean, and why people act the way they do. A very funny yet ultimately sad story, this is a story that is hard to put down.