Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Robert Clark's collection of books about or set on the Cayman Islands.

Cayman Islands - Book List

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Adventuring on Cayman Brac: A Guide to Great Adventures on this Small Caribbean Gem by Skip Harper Packed full of information, from geology, history and folklore to the flora, fauna, people and places on the island with photos on the many adventurous and exciting activities to be found there. Includes details of 15 beach, swimming and snorkeling sites, 30 shore diving sites, over 40 boat diving sites, over 70 rock climbs, 19 hiking trails and 13 caves as well as information on running, fishing, bars, restaurants and accommodation. A full review by Nicky Watson that appeared in the February 2003 issue of The Journal newspaper is available at http://www.gotocayman.com/bracbook.htm
Cayman: A Photographic Journey Through the Islands by Amanda Lumry, et al 216 photos of the islands (above and below the water) including the main sites, as well as parts of the islands off the beaten track. Includes interviews with some Caymanians.
Cayman Islands Business Laws by Adam Starchild This book contains the full text of the Islands Companies, Partnership, Contracts, Trusts, Banks and Trust and other similar laws
Lonely Planet Cayman Islands : Diving & Snorkeling (Diving & Snorkeling Guides) by Jean Pierce and Kris Newman A quick, general guide to snorkeling and diving in Cayman, but no where near as comprehensive as some of the other dive guide books
Cayman Islands Alive! Alive Guides Series) by by Paris Permenter and John Bigley Also available as an e-book in Adobe Acrobat format. General guide book with information on dive and snorkeling sites, maps, bars and restaurants, etc.
Don't Stop the Carnival by Herman Wouk Not really set in Cayman, but this book is a must for anyone visiting the Caribbean! Norman Paperman decides to leave New York to start running a small hotel in the Caribbean. The ideal turns to strife when the layed-back attitude of the Caribbean starts to cause him problems; his bartender runs away, the cistern runs out of water (and then collapses after a heavy rainfall), the chamber maids run away, his builder leaves him half-way through construction of some new rooms, but Norman manages to overcome all these hurdles and more! The book highlights the attitudes and difficulties of living and working in the tropics; just because you are used to things working in civilisation, doesn't mean they will work the same way here!
Diving Cayman Islands by Jesse Cancelmo This book not only gives detailed info on over 75 dive sites on the islands, but also information on sightseeing, accommodation and restaurants on the three islands.
The Cayman Islands : The Beach & Beyond by Martha K. Smith Published in 1996 (so getting a bit long in the tooth), this book focuses on the culture of the islands rather than the touristy bits.
The Dive Sites of the Cayman Islands (2nd Edition) by Lawson Wood The best dive guide to the Cayman Islands, with info on dive and snorkeling sites. Buy before you go - on Cayman you will have to pay about CI$25 (US$32).
Reef Creature Identification: Florida Caribbean Bahamas by Paul Humann, Ned Deloach (Editor) A must for scuba divers who want to identify the lobsters, crabs, etc they have spotted - one of three books.
Reef Fish Identification: Florida Caribbean Bahamas by Paul Humann, Ned Deloach (Editor) A must for scuba divers who want to identify the fish they have spotted - one of three books.
Reef Coral Identification : Florida Caribbean Bahamas Including Marine Plants by Paul Humann, Ned Deloach (Editor) A must for scuba divers who want to identify the corals and plants they have spotted - one of three books.
The Reef Set (3 Volumes Boxed) by Paul Humann, Ned Deloach (Editor) Amazing boxed set of the three above books - a must for keen scuba divers in the region
Snorkeling Guide to Marine Life: Florida Caribbean Bahamas by Paul Humann, Ned Deloach OK, I admit it! As I only get to dive in the Caribbean about once a year I can't justify to myself the expense of buying the above beautiful volumes, but I have bought this book, which is a highly condensed and abridged version of the above book, with great photos and identification tips. This goes in my dry bag on all my dives!
The Firm by John Grisham Probably the most famous book that features Grand Cayman. Young lawyer in Memphis law firm becomes involved in money laundering scheme.
Adventure Guide to the Cayman Islands by Paris Permenter and John Bigley Published in November 1997, the book is jam-packed with travel tips that include illustrated dive and snorkel sites, town and regional maps, happy hour beach bars and nightclub options.