This photographic essay highlights the little-known history of the first Jewish communities established in the New World dating to the 1600s. Award-winning photographer Wyatt Gallery documents the oldest synagogues and cemeteries on Barbados; Curacao; Jamaica; St. Thomas; St. Eustatius; and Suriname through his singular style of photos with histories written by Stanley Mirvis. The enclaves; formed by Sephardic Jews who fled the Catholic Inquisition; became so influential that they helped fuel the success of the American Revolution and partially finance the first synagogues in New York City and Newport; Rhode Island. Once home to thousands; today these historic communities are rapidly dwindling and could soon disappear. Only five historic synagogues remain in use; and many of the cemeteries have been damaged or lost to natural disasters; vandalism; and pollution. These photographs bear witness to the legacy of New World Judaism and provide a record for future generations.
#1248554 in Books Schiffer Pub Ltd 2007-11-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.00 x 1.00 x 8.70l; .0 #File Name: 0764327852192 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Loved this bookBy Kindle CustomerLoved this book; interesting recollections from the various MIG killers; and some very good photos to help me build an accurate model of any of the planes these men flew.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Rare First Hand AccountsBy J. WesleyThere are some things that only a first-hand account can truly convey. The kind of details that put you into the cockpit as a participant; and not just an outside observer. This book has those details; offering an unparalleled look at modern jet aviation air combat from the pilots that scored the kills.The book chronicles all US air-to-air victories made between 1981 and 2001 - most of them scored during Operation Desert Storm (over Iraq) in 1991; or Operation Allied Force (over Bosnia) in 1999. Retold from the testimony of the pilots who flew the missions; this book offers a glimpse of the real world adrenalin rush; that you just don't get from the more dry; historical texts covering these same wars and events.This book is a must-have for any jet aviation enthusiast; providing a much-needed companion to the broader historical texts written on these wars.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An absolute must-have product if you're into air combat...By J. A. KunzlerIndeed; this book IS a complete history of aerial dogfights since 1981 by US combat aviators. The author interviewed many of the pilots and worked to tell of the fear; the adrenalin; the jet fuel; the real grist of what an aerial dogfight is like. One can see themselves flying over Iraq or the Balkans in a F-15 (yes; other jets like the F-14 Tomcat's dogfights north of Libya the F-16 are also included) taking on the MiGs. It's by and far well worthy of the full price and will likely retain value for decades to come.Heck; I crack open the book from time to time... because I feel the need... the need for speed! :-)
