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Table of Contents Introduction: Discovering the Caribbean ........................................................6 A Diverse Pair of Islands ................................................................................9 A Unique and Fascinating History ..................................................................15 Boom and Bust in an Oil-Based Economy ......................................................25 A Patchwork Quilt: The Culture and People ..................................................33 The Communities of Trinidad and Tobago ......................................................45 Festivals of Trinidad and Tobago....................................................................50 Recipes............................................................................................................52 Series Glossary ..............................................................................................54 Project and Report Ideas ..............................................................................56 Chronology ......................................................................................................58 Further Reading/Internet Resources ............................................................60 For More Information ....................................................................................61 Index................................................................................................................62