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Sandcastle V.I.

Books by Virgin Islands Author Arnold van Beverhoudt, Jr.

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Welcome to Sandcastle V.I.

I started this website in 1996 as a place to share information about some of my personal interests. This updated version showcases my published books and media press kit, while still offering the original articles.
The town and harbor of Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
The town and harbor of Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

I live on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – a 32 square mile island in the Caribbean about 1,100 miles southeast of Miami, Florida. In the mid-1980s, I started researching the history of vessels named “Enterprise” and eventually put that information together in the book These Are the Voyages: A History of the Ships, Aircraft, and Spacecraft Named Enterprise.

That was the beginning of my venture into writing.

Since then, I’ve chronicled my life story in Island Boy Meets Island Girl: Our Life on the Rock in order to preserve my family history and compiled a series of Island Boy Photobooks to also preserve a treasure trove of family photos. These books are all self-published through Lulu.com.

I hope you enjoy your visit to the web site and find something of interest.
Arnold E. van Beverhoudt, Jr.

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Book Reviews

Island Boy

“A wonderful read of life on St. Thomas during the 50's and beyond ... it brings to life the many local characters and some of the shakers and movers of the time. A reader is taken back to much simpler times.”

Nicholas P. Jackman
Island Boy, posted on Lulu.com

Island Boy

“In well written words plus an array of portraits and candid pictures, [Arnold] captures the essence of life and change covering the last six decades on the U.S. Virgin Island of St. Thomas.”

Marian Czukoski
Island Boy, posted on Lulu.com

These are the Voyages

“Exceptional Work ... A great history of an honored ship. Whether you are a naval enthusiast or a Trekkie this book is a must have.”

Richard Shindle
These are the Voyages, posted on Amazon.com

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