CONTENTS

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS vii
3. FOREWORD ix
4. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS xiii
5. Introduction 1
6. 1 Jamaica, the Most Endemics 17
7. 2 Cuba, Island of Contradictions 31
8. 3 Dominican Republic, Land of Contrasts 51
9. 4 Puerto Rico, North America's Only Tropical Forest 65
10. 5 Tortola, Island of Doves 78
11. 6 St. John and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 87
12. 7 St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 96
13. 8 Saba, an Island Time Forgot 105
14. 9 Anguilla, Tranquillity Wrapped in Blue 116
15. 10 St. Martin, a Northeastern Gateway 123
16. 11 Antigua, Island in the Sun 130
17. 12 Montserrat, the Emerald Isle 139
18. 13 Guadeloupe, a Green Land with Beautiful Waters 150
19. 14 Dominica, the Nature Island 160
20. 15 Martinique, Island of Flowers 172
21. 16 St. Lucia, Island of Mystery 182
22. 17 St. Vincent, Poor but Wealthy 194
23. 18 Grenada, the Isle of Spice 202
24. Afterword 211
25. Appendix. Common and Scientific Plant Names 217
26. References 221
27. Index 229