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Bahaman History
The first definite evidence of human settlement in the
Bahamas dates to the 7th century AD. A seafaring
people, the Taino (who later came to be known to Europeans as
"Lucayans") are known to have migrated into the archipelago
from Hispaniola and Cuba.
Christopher Columbus made his first landfall in the New World at
San Salvador Island (also known as Watling's Island) in the southern
Bahamas in 1492. There is believed to have been
a population of around 40,000 Lucayans at the time of Columbus' landing,
but within a quarter century, the entire people had been virtually eliminated
by disease, warfare, and deportation and the imposition of slavery
(many Lucayans were taken to Hispaniola as slaves).
English settlers began to arrive in the Bahamas in
1647, which were by that time, virtually unoccupied. The islands became
a British crown colony in 1717, and following the American Revolution
(1775 to 1783), around 8,000 loyalists and their slaves arrived in
the islands. After the ending of slavery on the islands in 1834,
the population was further boosted by a steady trickle of fugitive
slaves from the United States.
Britain granted full internal self-government to the islands
in
1964,
and in
1973,
the islands became fully independent (although remaining a member of
the Commonwealth of Nations, and with the British Queen,
Queen Elizabeth II, as Queen of the Bahamas).
The Bahamas
joined CARICOM (at the time called "Caribbean Community and Common Market")
in 1974,
and after many years of prolonged economic growth,
today has the 3rd highest GDP in the western hemisphere
(after the
United States and
Canada).
Here are some books about the history of
the Bahamas:
Books about Bahaman History
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By Noah Gil-Smith
Independently published
Released: August 8th, 2023
Paperback (94 pages)
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The Bahamas: Everything You Need to Know- Manufacturer: Independently published
- EAN: 9798856543307
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 94
- Author: Noah Gil-Smith
- Publication Date: August 8th, 2023
- Release Date: August 8th, 2023
Physical Description:- Size: 8.5 Inches by 5.5 Inches by 0.22 Inches
- Weight: 0.26896395964 pounds
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By Michael Craton
Brand: San Salvador Press
Paperback (332 pages)
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History of the Bahamas- Manufacturer: San Salvador Press
- Brand: Brand: San Salvador Press
- ISBN: 0969256817
- EAN: 9780969256816
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- Edition: 3rd
- Number of Pages: 332
- Author: Michael Craton
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By Keith Tinker
Xlibris Corporation
Released: November 30th, 2011
Paperback (170 pages)
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The Bahamas in American History- Manufacturer: Xlibris, Corp.
- Brand: Xlibris Corporation
- ISBN: 1465310827
- EAN: 9781465310828
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- Number of Pages: 170
- Author: Keith Tinker
- Publication Date: November 30th, 2011
- Release Date: November 30th, 2011
Physical Description:- Size: 9.0 Inches by 6.0 Inches by 0.39 Inches
- Weight: 0.57099725858 pounds
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By Josephine Akin
Independently published
Released: January 9th, 2023
Paperback (76 pages)
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100 Facts About The Bahamas: For Kids, Fun Facts About The Bahamas, History, Sports, Attractions, Cities, Culture, Geography and Foods of The Bahamas- Manufacturer: Independently published
- EAN: 9798373115469
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 76
- Authors: Josephine Akin, Grant Publishing
- Publication Date: January 9th, 2023
- Release Date: January 9th, 2023
Physical Description:- Size: 8.5 Inches by 8.5 Inches by 0.18 inches
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By A. Talbot Bethell
Heritage Books Inc.
Released: February 28th, 2008
Paperback (238 pages)
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Early Settlers of the Bahamas and Colonists of North America- Manufacturer: Heritage
- Brand: Heritage Books Inc.
- ISBN: 0788412493
- EAN: 9780788412493
Details:- Paperback
- Edition: 3rd
- Number of Pages: 238
- Author: A. Talbot Bethell
- Publication Date: February 28th, 2008
- Release Date: February 28th, 2008
Physical Description:- Size: 8.5 Inches by 5.5 Inches by 0.54 Inches
- Weight: 0.61949895622 pounds
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By Paul Albury
Macmillan Caribbean
Paperback (304 pages)
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Story of the Bahamas- Manufacturer: Macmillan Caribbean
- ISBN: 0333171322
- EAN: 9780333171325
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 304
- Author: Paul Albury
Physical Description:- Size: 8.58266 Inches by 5.47243 inches by 0.74803 inches
- Weight: 0.96121546232 pounds
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