Project Gutenberg 2015-07-16 Public domain in the USA. 214 Newman, E. M. (Edward Manuel) 1870 1953 Newman, Edward Manuel The Mentor: The Virgin Islands of the United States of America, Vol. 6, Num. 13, Serial No. 161, August 15, 1918 Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Mentor: The Virgin Islands of the United States of America, Vol. 6, Num.…" by E. M. Newman is a travel publication written during the early 20th century. This work covers the history, culture, and geography of the Virgin Islands, which were transferred from Danish to American control in 1917. The book likely aims to provide readers with a deep understanding of these islands, showcasing their beauty and significance. In this publication, Newman embarks on an exploration of the Virgin Islands, highlighting their stunning landscapes, historical significance, and the impact of colonial powers upon their people. He discusses the natural beauty of islands like St. Thomas and St. Croix, with their lush vegetation, rich agriculture, and vibrant local communities. The history of the islands is traced from Columbus's discovery to the eventual transfer to the United States, detailing the complex interplay of different nations and cultures throughout the centuries. Through vivid descriptions, the book captures the essence of island life, including local customs and the favorable climate, while also addressing the social dynamics and the hope for the islands' future under American governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en United States Virgin Islands -- Description and travel F2131 Text The Mentor Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other Category: History - American 112288 2025-08-20T03:45:43.975662 text/html 85112 2024-10-24T17:44:03 text/html 1405340 2025-08-20T03:45:47.673726 application/epub+zip 1403743 2025-08-20T03:45:44.933683 application/epub+zip 114087 2025-08-20T03:45:44.507654 application/epub+zip 1451646 2025-08-20T03:45:49.794668 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1412358 2025-08-20T03:45:47.236644 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 150853 2022-09-22T11:54:57.631980 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 91053 2025-08-20T03:45:43.527681 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 71015 2024-10-24T17:44:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16529 2025-08-20T03:45:49.936653 application/rdf+xml 28168 2025-08-20T03:45:44.592676 image/jpeg 4609 2025-08-20T03:45:44.550650 image/jpeg 1294978 2025-08-20T03:45:44.100709 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog