Jamaican Proverbs, People and Places
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Wit, Wisdom and Achievements
A Traveller's Companion
Author: Andrea Campbell
Trade Paperback - ISBN 978-1-906169-55-8
276 pages, colour
Paperback: UK£14.99 (+ p&p)
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About the Book
Jamaican Proverbs, People and Places captures a range of cultural customs used in Jamaica to communicate ideas about human nature, behaviour, relationships, aspirations, health, hope and survival. The book provides an insight into Jamaica – places, the people, their achievements, heroes, symbols, folklore, food, fauna and flora.
The tiny island nation has had either by birth or ancestry a disproportionate number of high achievers and outstanding individuals making significant contributions both locally and globally. The book lists a number of people who have made Jamaica proud and showcases each parish in a way that will be useful to visitors to the island. The text contains a number of images depicting Jamaican beauty spots, recent developments in the country and things Jamaican. Readers will also enjoy the glossary which presents a small collection of Jamaican terminology and their English equivalence.
Jamaican Proverbs, People and Places renews and reinvigorates Jamaican wisdom through proverbs and sayings, highlight the excellent contributions Jamaicans are making locally and abroad, and showcases developments in the island. It will engender a sense of pride among Jamaicans encouraging them to acknowledge and embrace their heritage and reconnect with their culture.
Excerpts:
Proverbs; Sayings; Folk Songs
Maps; National symbols; National heroes
National anthem; Code for use of the National Anthem
National Song; National pledge; Shorter Pledge for Schools; National Prayer
Ethnic Groups
Governors‐General of Jamaica, Prime Ministers, Distinguished Pioneers
Outstanding Jamaicans
* The Arts - Fine Arts; Literature; Music; Performing Arts; Visual Arts
* Beauty and Modelling
* Business
* Law
* Science and Medicine
* Sports
Jamaican Ancestry
Famous people who made Jamaica home
Dignitaries & famous people who visited Jamaica post Independence
Food and Drink; Flora; Fauna
Medicinal herbs grown in Jamaica
Jamaican Parishes; Hotels in Jamaica
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This collection of traditional proverbs, songs and symbols of Jamaica will instil a sense of national identity and nostalgia in every Jamaican, whether island born-and-bred or domiciled abroad and looking to re-connect with their roots. In addition, it will introduce a whole new audience to the mysterious charm of traditional Jamaican dialect, wit and wisdom.
Elizabeth Fox, regional director, Jamaica Tourist Board
This book is a good reference particularly for young people of Jamaican parentage; it will provide a boost to their cultural identity and sense of pride. It’s funny, easy-going style makes for interesting reading and all Jamaicans and visitors to the island will be inspired by its contents.
Lorlett Hudson, Multi-award winning Entrepreneur, Life Coach, and dynamic speaker
After going through the first few pages of the initial manuscript I was immediately taken back to Jamaica, the country of my family’s ethnicity. I was reminded of the culture, the customs, the music as well as certain famous places, which I used to visit as a child. Just from that experience, I can say that readers ranging from overseas Jamaicans, to tourists who are visiting, will be given a true representation of this beautiful island of the West Indies.
Paul Simons, Author and Publisher
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