• This beautiful book will appeal to any reader, with its splendid drawings and informative text. • The book evolved when the architect-author started to work in the Bahamas, and wished to understand the influences affecting the design of buildings in this locale. • Observing the vernacular architecture responding perfectly to its environment, he studied, and sketched three buildings. • Continuing, he eventually produced one-hundred and twenty record drawings. • The supporting text describes each building, and also provides an outline history of the Bahamas. • Both drawings and text will benefit design, and academic, research. • The author’s wish is that his work will help to promote the conservation of these unique treasures. • The original drawings of ‘Island Heritage’ are now owned by the Bahamas National Trust.