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New Book Explores Mailboat Travel in the Bahamas

January 26, 2022August 25, 2022 AbacoSun 5 Comments Fred Braman, Mailboat Travel, Tourism

“Cruising by MailBoat” is an entertaining read about Fred Braman’s adventures exploring Abaco and other Bahamian out islands by mailboat, and a must-read for anyone interested in this unique mode of travel.

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Daily Photo – September 5, 2021

September 5, 2021September 4, 2021 AbacoSun 0 Comments Abaco, Bahamas
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Man-O-War: From Shipwreck to Boat Building Capital

March 8, 2021August 25, 2022 AbacoSun 1 Comment History, Jeremy Sweeting

Jeremy Sweeting brings the story of Man-O-War into the 21st century with his recently published book, Man-O-War: From Shipwreck to Boat Building Capital.

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Books Green Turtle Cay History 

“Those Who Stayed” is now in the Green Turtle Cay Public Library

January 31, 2019August 24, 2020 AbacoSun 0 Comments

Last trip to the cay, I dropped into the Green Turtle Cay Public Library to donate a copy of my book, Those Who Stayed. The library has a terrific Bahamian reference and research section (I

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Books Green Turtle Cay Shopping 

Last Call for Christmas Orders

December 10, 2018August 24, 2020 AbacoSun 0 Comments Post

Just a quick reminder that midnight tonight is the deadline for online orders of the 2019 Green Turtle Cay Calendar or copies of Those Who Stayed for guaranteed delivery by Christmas. Thanks!

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Deadline for Christmas Orders is December 10

November 26, 2018August 24, 2020 AbacoSun 0 Comments

Yikes! I just realized that yesterday made one month until Christmas. Please note that Monday, December 10th is the deadline to order Those Who Stayed or the 2019 Green Turtle Cay calendar with guaranteed delivery

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Important Book and Calendar Update

November 5, 2018August 24, 2020 AbacoSun 0 Comments Post

If you’ve recently attempted to buy a 2019 GTC calendar or a copy of Those Who Stayed on this site using a credit or debit card and been unable to complete the purchase without first

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Reader Q&A – Anyone Recognize This Book?

July 23, 2018August 22, 2020 AbacoSun 12 Comments Post

I received the following query from a reader yesterday. I don’t know the book she describes. Does anyone recognize it? “I purchased a book many years ago written by a German woman who traveled to

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Books Green Turtle Cay History 

“Those Who Stayed” Shortlisted for Indie Book Award

May 24, 2018August 21, 2020 AbacoSun 13 Comments

I received a bit of great news recently. My book, Those Who Stayed: The Tale of the Hardy Few Who Built Green Turtle Cay has been named a finalist by the Next Generation Indie Book

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How Awesome is This?

May 17, 2018August 21, 2020 AbacoSun 0 Comments Post

Thought I’d share an unsolicited review of my book, Those Who Stayed, posted by a member of the Abaco Forum. Thanks, Turtleman. Your kind words made my day!

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