White Sand Near Vila do Maio

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Dublin Core

Title

White Sand Near Vila do Maio

Description

A view of Vila do Maio across the white sands of a nearby beach. This view shows how flat and dry the island is. It has been called the "forgotten island," and it's principle resource is salt, which was heavy mined and exported from the 16th to the 19th century.

Creator

David Baxter

Source

Irwin, Aisling and Wilson, Colum. Cape Verde Islands: The Bradt Travel Guide. (Guilford, 2001). pp. 150

Date

1989

Rights

Rhode Island College

Format

Photograph

Identifier

CV89010

Baxter Image Item Type Metadata

Slide ID

CV-89-010

Island

Maio

City / Village

Vila do Maio

Date Scanned

May 24, 2012