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Word: sandspit (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...many days). Like the New Colonial's "Lighthouse" is the Fort Montagu's "Jungle," a place removed from sleepy guests where the gay and wakeful may dance and drink long after midnight. Smartest part of Nassau (except for Government House) is Hog Island, the long narrow sandspit that turns its elegant back on the harbor, the odorous sponge and market docks. On Hog Island is the Porcupine Club, for swanky and exclusive food, drink and bathing. Nearby is also the home of Nassau's greatest dowager, Lady Williams Taylor. Beyond her estate is the public beach where...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: Winter Islands | 1/26/1931 | See Source »

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