St. John: Life in Five Quarters

St. John: Life in Five Quarters by St. John Historical Society. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780984274000.

Since its inception in 1974, the primary mission of the St. John Historical Society has been to identify, document, preserve, and share the rich history of this very special island known as St. John. The Society has done this through informed activities and programs, the publication of an outstanding newsletter, and by the development of a comprehensive website. Now, in a continuing effort to promote a broader appreciation and understanding of St. Johns rich historical legacy, the Society offers its first book, St. John, Life in Five Quarters. This book contains 66 unique articles by numerous individuals, as well as an impressive collection of images-many of which are being published here for the first time. These articles and illustrations represent a close-up look at life throughout St. Johns five administrative districts, known as quarters, from the first attempted Danish settlement in 1675, through the present day.