August 1, 2007 The Abaconian Page 19A Local writer to publish second edition of book By W.D. Smith Martha Hanna Smith’s book Bush Medicine in Bahamian Folk Tradition has been in publication for over a year now. If anyone thinks that the excitement has ceased since the release of her interest- ing book, they would most definitely be wrong. Her research on bush medicine began over 20 years ago as a part of two separate studies. While attending San Salvador Teacher’s College, she com- menced and completed a long study in bush medicine with samples for all the plants researched. Later, she was a part of a program at the University of the West Indies where it was mandatory for her to WTR RON complete a Caribbean study. These were splendid opportunities for her to advance in the study of bush medicine. Mrs. Smith informed me that she has a second edition currently in the making and hopes to receive an overall positive feedback like she did on her first book. The main difference in the second ad- dition is that it will have more testimo- nies, pictures and new plants along with their remedies. It will contain different variations of bush names throughout the islands of The Bahamas (i.e. Rooster’s Comb is known as Scorpion Tail on some islands). She hopes that this book will someday be used as an educational A HOTEL RESORT & MARINA ok Resort Features: * ¢ Spectacular 3%-mile beach ¢ Championship golf course ¢ Marina-view restaurant & bar ¢ Pool, tennis, watersports *150-slip full-service marina * Diving, snorkeling & dive shop | * Boat rentals, charters & guides ¢ Hotel rooms, 2 or 3 BR suites | www.treasurecay.com Treasure Cay Road sexi off Bootle Hwy) | ll ry ace 242-365- 8801 Spinnaker Restaurant: 242-365-8469 Golf Course: 242-365-8045 Treasure Divers: 242-365-8465 ABACO Don Mackay Blvd, Marsh Harbour P.O.Box AB- 20116, Abaco, Bahamas Tel: (242) 367-0593 Fax: (242) 367-0594 NASSAU - DEPOT Bradley St. opposite Kemp’s Funeral Chapel P.O. Box N351, Nassau, Bahamas tel: 1-242-322-2142 Fax: 1-242-322-6089 MIAMI 4 3 WEEKLY FREIGHT SERVICE Arriving every FRIDAY into Marsh Harbour ABACO, BAHAMAS Shop in Miami or Ft. Lauderdale then take your freight to the port. Secure Boxes are the easiest way of shipping and consolidating your freight for small shipments. RATES & DIMENSIONS: 1 - SECURBOX MIAMI - ABACO A-20CU.FT $145.00 B-43CU.FT $175.00 C-73 CUFT. $275.00 D-78CUFT $290.00 2 - SECURBOX NASSAU - A - 20 CU. FT ABACO SST RS CIR $182.50 CS CSM IH) B - 43 CU. FT C-73 CU FT. D- 78 CU FT Betty K. Agencies (USA) LLC PORT HOURS ARE FROM 3701 N.W. S. River Dr. 33142 _ MONDAY TO SATURDAY Tel: 1-305-635-4650 7:30 AM - 7:00PM a ikaw SUNDAY - 12NOON - 7:00PM ™) ay any Gath: eee tool within schools around our nation, as it will keep the youths of the country informed about an integral part of the Ba- hamian culture. Still actively promoting her first book, this Acklins native has been attending conferences and giving lectures on both national and international circuits. Doc- tors have bought this very important book with hopes of transforming certain bush into pharmaceutical medication; but as Mrs. Smith told me, “There is nothing like natural medicine.” She gave credit to former book writer, the late Mrs. Leslie Higgs, who really encouraged her during = bahamian cuisine SEG on Hope Town's waterfront Bar Opens Daily her research period. “Mrs. Higgs and I had tea in her home, and we discussed bush medicine for a long period. I was grateful to have shared that time with her, as she gave me a greater insight on the subject.” When asked if she would consider leaving the teaching profession for a full time writing career, Mrs. Smith laughed and said, “No comment.” The first edi- tion of her book can be purchased on Ab- aco at Abaco Treasures, Wrackers, and Bellvue Business Depot. Mrs. Smith’s second book should be on the market by Christmas 2008. te i ea sola Ba 10 a.m. Closed on Tuesdays Happy Hour 5 - 6 p.m. Lunch & Dinner Daily Lunch 11:30 am-3pm *« Appetizers 11:30 a.m. -9 p.m zg Vay Call 366-0087 * 366-0292 »- VHF Ch 16 ICE Dinner 6 - 9 pm “KE Van Stratton INSURANCE AGENCY NASSAU UNDERWRITERS COLE ALBURY LTD. Bahamas First General Ins. Co. Ltd. IN SU RAN & BAHAMAS FIRST General Insurance Company Limited rid Ph: 367-2222 Fax: 367-2888 Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.