Chamberlin, J. Edward. Island: How Islands Transform the World. BlueBridge. 2013.256p. notes, index. ISBN 9781933346564. $19.95

摘要

In his latest book, Chamberlin (English & comparative literature, emeritus, Univ. of Toronto; Horse: How the Horse Has Shaped Civilizations) approaches his vast subject, the islands of the world, from every angle, peering at islands from perspectives as far off as ancient maps that speculated on the location and geography of many islands, and also examining aspects as intimate as the creation myths of certain island dwellers. This is a sweeping (some may find rambling) series of anecdotes and particulars about islands including, among others, Jamaica, Newfoundland, and Hawaii.