First in Trinidad

by Michael Anthony

First in Trinidad by Michael Anthony Entertaining and informative shorts stories about the first times things happened in Trinidad This publication marks the inauguration of Paria Classics, a series of re-publications of some of the most outstanding historical works about Trinidad and Tobago. In this book, Dr. MIchael Anthony explores two centuries of ¿first times¿ in trinidad and from the first settlers, to the first postal, electricity, and telephone service, to the first Olympic gold medal winner. His informative and entertaining writing style brings history to life. 6¿ x 9¿, 184 pages, softcover Illustrated in black & white ISBN 976-8054-51-4 US$ 15.00 Dr. Michael Anthony received his honorary doctorate from the University of the West Indies in 2003.

Genres: Nonfiction

237 pages, Unknown Binding

First published September 5, 2000

About the author

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Considered one of Trinidad’s foremost historians,
Anthony travelled to England in 1955, where he
worked in factories and as a telegraphist. His
literary career began with contributions to the
magazine Bim. His first novel, The Games Were
Coming, was published in 1963; his most famous,
The Year in San Fernando, in 1965. Other writings
include short collections Cricket in the Road (1973),
Sandra Street and Other Stories (1973) and The Chieftain’s
Carnival and Other Stories (1993), where each story is
based on significant events in Trinidad’s history.
Much of his work after 1975 consists of historical
research into his native island.

Reviews

[Shelley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full of historical bits that you always wondered about, this book is an easy and interesting read. It is peppered with surnames whose owners are recalled in our nation's street names and in families that we all know or know of. Certainly recommended.

[for-much-deliberation ... · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great reference book of the great 'firsts' in Trinidad and Tobago. The first settlers, first tv station, first vehicles, first time we had ice, its really cool, informative, and shows our nations development over time.