Story of Bermuda & Her People

by William Sears Zuill

This small group of islands in the Western Atlantic was formed by volcanic eruption 100 million years ago, but it was uninhabited until the early 16th century. Its story only begins 400 years ago when the thankful survivors of the "Sea Venture" staggered ashore to form the basis of the first settlement. This book chronicles the lives of the Bermudian people throught the excitements of ships and salt, from privateers and blockade-running in the earlier days to the more sedate present-day occupations of one of the world's most attractive tourist and business centres. Of major importance has been the island's unique geographical position which has more than once made Bermuda a place of great strategic value.

259 pages, Paperback

First published October 28, 1999

Reviews

[Caitlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very brief overview chopped into small sections. Some interesting bits, some things too brief and requiring a certain background knowledge (which I don't have). Quite out of date also. The early history parts were more interesting while the sections describing modern history were very dry. Wouldn't recommend this to people with no connection to Bermuda.

[R.J. Gilmour · Rating 3 out of 5]

A thin book that serves as a survey of Bermuda and its history, it also is written in a manner to encourage tourists and tourism.

[Val · Rating 3 out of 5]

My copy of the Bermuda book does not look like this, instead it has a picture of a replica of Columbus' rather ungainly flagship, the "Santa Maria", The Story of Bermuda.
Columbus passed fairly close to Bermuda at least once on his return voyage and he may have caught a glimpse of the islands, although they were only recorded and mapped some years later. The Royal Marines Band were to become a more permanent presence.

[Avary Doubleday · Rating 3 out of 5]

Readable and informative. Good if you enjoy Bermuda.

[Kraken · Rating 3 out of 5]

informative but very dry.