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Book Havana Manana   A Guide to Cuba and the Cubans

Download or read book Havana Manana A Guide to Cuba and the Cubans written by Consuelo Hermer and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-26 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most travel books take you far, but usually not far enough. Too often they include too much historical material, too little about the facts of life. Knowledge of any city, after all, is written in terms of its people, its food, its customs. Take Havana, now. There have been no books about Havana that make its people real to us. If Americans consider the Cubans “touched,” they, in their turn, sum us up as Americanos locos. But the Cubans, at least, admire the stuff Americans are made of, even though it defies their analysis. It’s time for visitors to return the compliment, to be more open-minded and less jingoistic. The geniality and gracious dignity of life in Havana and the mercurial charm of its inhabitants deserve understanding and appreciation. There have been no books about Havana that guide tourists through the complicated maze of Cuban etiquette. Warm-hearted and easy-going though he may be, your true Cuban resents any transgression of the rules of his social code. The bad impressions left by Americans on a spree cry to heaven for correction. There have been no books about Havana that show tourists how to get more than their money’s worth out of shopping, eating, sightseeing and night-clubbing, how to spend intelligently, how to save wisely, how to have fun on even the most limited budget. These pages try to demonstrate that there is much more than rum, rumba and revolution in Cuba; to indicate the pattern of behavior that furthers social success in this unpredictable but always enchanting country; to turn the spotlight on Cuban customs and the Latin way of looking at life. Understanding all this will mean keener appreciation of your experiences there, richer memories and a sympathy for Havana that make the place unforgettably warm and colorful.

Book The Rough Guide to Cuba  Travel Guide eBook

Download or read book The Rough Guide to Cuba Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2023-01-01 with total page 872 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical travel guide to Cuba features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Cuba guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Cuba easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to Cuba has been fully updated post-COVID-19. The Rough Guide to CUBA covers: Havana; Artemisa and Pinar del Rio; Varadero, Matanzas and Mayabeque; Cienfuegos and Villa Clara; Trinidad and Sancti Spiritus; Ciego de Avila and Camaguey; Northern Oriente; Santiago de Cuba and Granma; Isla de la Juventud and Cayo Largo. Inside this Cuba travel guide you'll find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Cuba, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Varadero to family activities in child-friendly places, like Habana Vieja or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Trinidad Old Town. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including Cuba entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of Cuba, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Cuba travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for visiting tobacco plantations and cigar factories or diving into the country's vibrant music scene. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS Rough Guides' rundown of Trinidad Old Town, Habana Vieja, Santiago, Artemisa's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Cuba, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Cuba guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Cuba features fascinating insights into Cuba, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Hotel Nacional and the spectacular Plaza Vieja. COLOUR-CODED MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Havana, Varadero and many more locations in Cuba, reduce the need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.

Book Havana Travel

    Book Details:
  • Author : Carlos Fernando Alvarez
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2018-01-26
  • ISBN : 9781984220684
  • Pages : 100 pages

Download or read book Havana Travel written by Carlos Fernando Alvarez and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-01-26 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: Havana Travel Guide and Cuba Travel Guide! Book 1) Havana Travel Guide: Cuba Libre! Let the Cultural History of Havana Guide You Through the Authentic Soul of the City Go to the essence of the place: The sights, smells, tastes and sounds that make Havana unique. " Havana Travel Guide" by Carlos Fernando Alvarez takes readers to the most charming streets of the city, presenting the best kept jewels in every corner. A detailed insight into the fast-evolving worlds of food, wine, pastry, coffee, beer, fashion, design, beautiful weather, beaches, rich history and music. Cuba offers you some of the best things that you could ever ask for. Havana is a unique city in its own right, with its artistic influxes, and a unique romantic glamor of Spanish colonial influence that makes it incomparable with other Caribbean cities. Take a tour through the beautiful landscapes, the caves and powdery white sands of the Havana beaches. Drive through the city in a 50s style vintage car on a Havana Day tour. Take a picturesque walk on one of the many places listed in this guide, hang out on 23rd Street and other amazing locations. Find out the best bars to hang out or just enjoy the beautiful sunset in the city. You will learn the following: Things to do and places to go Havana day tours Top attractions Finding accommodation Havana restaurants and Paladares Museums Selection of the best beaches in Havana Book 2) Cuba Travel Guide: Cuba Libre! Let the Cultural History of Cuba Guide You Through the Authentic Soul of the Country Cuba; the place of the infamous Cohiba cigars, the delicious Havana Club rum, the special Cubita or Serrano black coffee, and the birthplace of the well-known Rumba, Mambo, and Salsa dances! But there's so much more one has to know before visiting Cuba. Cuba Travel Guide by Carlos Fernando Alvarez is your in-depth, up-to-date guide on one of the most iconic tourist destinations on Planet Earth. Whether you're a seasoned backpacker or newbie tourist with a few trips under your belt wondering about a new location for your next trip, Cuba Travel Guide is the best companion you could possibly hope for in a country like Cuba. Unwrap the daily subtleties and nuances of daily Cuban life by staying in casa particulares, the Airbnb-like system for tourist coming into Cuba on a budget; lose yourself in the comfort of choice Cuba's luxury hotels and resorts if you have the cash to splurge; enjoy the antique architecture of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; bathe in the sun on the ivory white beaches of Varadero; Revel in the natural scenery and explore the cave systems of Vinales; walk the cobbled streets of Trinidad and swim under the waterfalls of the Topes De Collantes National Park, enjoy authentic Cuban dishes... and more! Other practical things you'll learn: What kind of currency are you going to need? Where are the best traditional and affordable places to eat? Which are the most mesmerizing destinations and interesting attractions? Get yourself a copy of Havana Travel and explore the culture of Havana and all that the Caribbean has to offer today by simply clicking "Add To Cart"!

Book The Rough Guide to Havana

    Book Details:
  • Author : Rough Guides
  • Publisher : Rough Guides UK
  • Release : 2010-01-01
  • ISBN : 1848365381
  • Pages : 267 pages

Download or read book The Rough Guide to Havana written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Havana is the essential travel guide with clear maps and coverage of the unforgettable attractions of Cuba's lively capital. From the Museo de la Revolución and other must-visit museums and galleries to splendid architectural gems including the Catedral de San Cristóbal, the Rough Guide steers you to the best restaurants, stylish bars & cafés, and hottest nightlife in Havana across every price range. The guide provides comprehensive coverage of hotels as well as private homestays, the best places to stay for an up-close experience of life in Cuba. You'll find detailed coverage of the outer boroughs La Lisa and Marianao as well as an unprecedented level of detail for the main four city neighbourhoods, Habana Vieja, Centro Habana, Vedado and Miramar. Rely on insider tips on everything from where to go for local music and jazz, shop for Cuban film posters, guayabera shirts and rum, and witness the time, skill and effort involved in producing Cuban cigars. Explore all corners of the city with authoritative background on Cuban history and a succinct political analysis of the Cuban Revolution, relying on the clearest maps of any guide and practical language tips. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Havana

Book The Mini Rough Guide to Cuba  Travel Guide eBook

Download or read book The Mini Rough Guide to Cuba Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2024-09-01 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This mini pocket Cuba travel guidebook is perfect for travellers seeking basic information about Cuba. It covers key places, main attractions and a short hotel and restaurant recommendations list. This Cuba travel book covers: Havana, Pinar del Río Province, Matanzas Province, Central Cuba, Oriente: The East, Guantánamo Province. In this Cuba guidebook, you will find: Curated recommendations of places – main attractions, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas Things not to miss in Cuba – music, Baracoa, Plaza de la Catedral, beaches, Casa Museo de Ernest Hemingway, Camagüey, Trinidad, El Morro, The Prado, Viñales Valley Perfect Day – itinerary suggestions for those on a short break Short Cuba introduction – geographical location, cultural legacy, history with interesting key dates What to do in Cuba – recommendations for entertainment, shopping, sports, children’s activities, events and nightlife Food and drink – recommendations for local products and places to eat Overview maps – handy maps on the inside cover flaps showing Cuba and around Practical information – how to get there and around, opening times, health and medical care, and tourist information Spanish section – basic vocabulary and phrases from the local language Striking pictures – inspirational colour photography throughout Fully updated post-COVID-19 This guide is easy to use and quick to scan through when you need help on the go. It’s the perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you the flavour of Cuba without overwhelming you with too much information.

Book Cuba

    Book Details:
  • Author : Cuba Books
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2016-04-29
  • ISBN : 9781533006929
  • Pages : 172 pages

Download or read book Cuba written by Cuba Books and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cuba Travel Guide Includes Free Book: Spanish Phrase Book 350! 350 Easy Spanish Phrases, Learn the Most Common Spanish Phrases Quick and Easy One of the most cited reasons for traveling to Cuba is its tumultuous history; people want to see where world-changing events happened and how they affected people, culture, and economy that has had such an impact on the world today. Thousands of years before Columbus sailed from Spain to find the Indies there were settlers on Cuba, immigrants from other islands in the Caribbean. By the end of the 15th century, the population numbered about 350,000, cultivating crops like tobacco and cotton, maize and sweet potatoes. Cuba was a paradise that provided everything its people needed until Christopher Columbus arrived in the late 1400's and Spain forced the Cubans to submit to Spanish rule, installing a governor in Havana. While struggling to keep up with global competition during their rule of Cuba, the British imported slaves from Africa in the 17th and 18th centuries. During the Haitian Revolution around 1800, Cuba was the destination of thousands of French refugees that fled the slave rebellion in Saint-Domingue, refugees that brought slaves with them along with skills in refining coffee and sugar. Slavery was abolished in Cuba by the end of the 19th century; the Cubans were morally repulsed by the practice of slavery, but the ruling class had compromised because of the profits in the sugar industry. Many different cultures have made their way to Cuba-French, Creole, African, Spanish, British and many others. Religions have clashed, customs have been battled over but Cuba today is a fascinating blend of dozens of races, religions, customs, creeds and beliefs. You will be able to see this when you attend festivals and events throughout Cuba when you visit using the services of authentic Cuba tours. Cuba has been under the thumb of many governments, and it boasts a long and proud history of resistance. When you travel to Cuba, you will see many ancient prisons and sites of executions of martyrs fighting for their country. Not only did the inhabitants have to fight political reigns, but they also had to battle racism, religious persecution and economic oppression by the upper classes that inevitably seized power. After the Spanish-American War in 1898, Cuba, at last, gained its independence in 1902. The country prospered economically but suffered politically through a succession of dictators. In the 20th century, Fulgencio Batista was overthrown in a bloody six-year revolution that ended in the reigning dictator Fidel Castro and his Communist Party of Cuba. Today Fidel's brother Raul is in charge of the island. Order Now! Click the orange button on the top of the page! Cuba, Cuba Travel Guide, Cuba Guide Books, Havana, Havana Travel Guide, Havana Guide Book

Book The Stranger in the Tropics

Download or read book The Stranger in the Tropics written by C. D. Tyng and published by . This book was released on 1868 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Havana  Rough Guides Snapshot Cuba

Download or read book Havana Rough Guides Snapshot Cuba written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2017-01-02 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guides Snapshot Cuba: Havana is the ultimate travel guide to the capital of Cuba. It leads you through the city with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from markets to the Malecón and colonial plazas to parks. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, paladares, hotels, casa particulares, shops, bars and clubs, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guides Snapshot Cuba: Havana also covers the top places to visit outside the city, including the fishing villages and beaches east of the capital and the semi-rural landscape to the south. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Cuba, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Cuba, including entry requirements, transport, accommodation, food, drink, costs and health. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Cuba.

Book The Rough Guide to Cuba

    Book Details:
  • Author : Matthew Norman
  • Publisher : Rough Guides UK
  • Release : 2013-11-01
  • ISBN : 1409348989
  • Pages : 698 pages

Download or read book The Rough Guide to Cuba written by Matthew Norman and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 698 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Cuba is the perfect guide for all your travels across the dazzling country of Cuba. Its maps and tips will lead you to the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops and restaurants in the country. Discover all of Cuba's highlights with insider information ranging from Cuba's diverse music, scuba diving and colonial architecture to its world-class ballet and baseball, political history and captivating capital city, Havana. Clear maps will make your travels around this spectacular country easy and unforgettable. You will never miss a sight with the stunning photos included and detailed coverage of Cuba's vibrant cities, glittering beaches, lush countryside and addictive mixture of the Latin American and Caribbean cultures. The Rough Guide to Cuba will take your travels to new heights, ensuring that you don't miss the unmissable while you're there. Now available in ePub format.

Book The Rough Guide to Cuba

    Book Details:
  • Author : Matthew Norman
  • Publisher : Penguin
  • Release : 2016-11-15
  • ISBN : 0241298458
  • Pages : 720 pages

Download or read book The Rough Guide to Cuba written by Matthew Norman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Cuba is the perfect guide for all your travels across this dazzling country. Discover all of Cuba's highlights with insider information ranging from Cuba's diverse music, Scuba diving, and colonial architecture to its world-class ballet and baseball, political history, and captivating capital city, Havana. Clear maps make your travels around this spectacular country easy and unforgettable. You will never miss a sight with the stunning photos included and detailed coverage of Cuba's vibrant cities, glittering beaches, lush countryside, and addictive mixture of the Latin American and Caribbean cultures. Insider tips lead you to the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops, and restaurants in the country. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Cuba.

Book Havana

    Book Details:
  • Author : Carlos Fernando Alvarez
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2018-02-10
  • ISBN : 9781985241138
  • Pages : 94 pages

Download or read book Havana written by Carlos Fernando Alvarez and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-10 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: Havana Travel Guide and History of Cuba! Book 1) Havana Travel Guide: Cuba Libre! Let the Cultural History of Havana Guide You Through the Authentic Soul of the City Go to the essence of the place: The sights, smells, tastes and sounds that make Havana unique. " Havana Travel Guide" by Carlos Fernando Alvarez takes readers to the most charming streets of the city, presenting the best kept jewels in every corner. A detailed insight into the fast-evolving worlds of food, wine, pastry, coffee, beer, fashion, design, beautiful weather, beaches, rich history and music. Cuba offers you some of the best things that you could ever ask for. Havana is a unique city in its own right, with its artistic influxes, and a unique romantic glamor of Spanish colonial influence that makes it incomparable with other Caribbean cities. Take a tour through the beautiful landscapes, the caves and powdery white sands of the Havana beaches. Drive through the city in a 50s style vintage car on a Havana Day tour. Take a picturesque walk on one of the many places listed in this guide, hang out on 23rd Street and other amazing locations. Find out the best bars to hang out or just enjoy the beautiful sunset in the city. You will learn the following: Things to do and places to go Havana day tours Top attractions Finding accommodation Havana restaurants and Paladares Museums Selection of the best beaches in Havana Book 2) History of Cuba: Cuba Libre! Cuban History from Christopher Columbus to Fidel Castro Have you always been interested in Cuba, its people, its history and fascinated with Cuban beliefs? Then this book is essential! Cuba has a certain charm that may not be experienced anywhere else in the world. The culture of Cuba is vibrant and varied, and its music - rumba, timba, and salsa, among other music styles - has become globally renowned. As a former Spanish colony, it shares numerous cultural traits with neighboring Caribbean, South American, and Central American countries. "History of Cuba: Cuba Libre!" by Carlos Fernando Alvarez offers a multifaceted true story of history, politics, crime, freedom, revolution & international conflict. As Cuba is a homeland with a long and rich history, the study of Cuban history is also the study of the development of the New World by Europe. Cuba played a significant role in the growth of the New World, and through its history has been a part of most important world events that have taken place around it. "History of Cuba: Cuba Libre!" is intended to acquaint readers with a general overview of Cuban history, its freedom and the situation that made that development possible. You will learn about the following: The Culture, History and Politics of the People of Cuba Pre-Spanish and Spanish Occupation The Wars for Independence U.S. Occupation and the Platt Amendment Cuba's Reform Movements The Cuban Republic and Revolution The Castro Era Cuba in the Cold War Era Cuba-U.S. Relations and the Trade Embargo The History of Havana and lots more Get yourself a copy of Havana: Cuba Libre! and explore the culture of Havana and all that the Caribbean has to offer today by simply clicking "Add To Cart"!

Book The Blue Guide to Cuba

Download or read book The Blue Guide to Cuba written by and published by . This book was released on 1938 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Real Havana

    Book Details:
  • Author : Mario Rizzi
  • Publisher : CreateSpace
  • Release : 2014-09-22
  • ISBN : 9781501081941
  • Pages : 214 pages

Download or read book Real Havana written by Mario Rizzi and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-09-22 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UPDATED 2015 EDITION Real Havana is the #1 selling guide to experiencing the authentic Cuba. This book is designed to give you a cultural immersion into Cuban life, and to provide you the tools and background information to truly make the most of your visit. It gives you the confidence and knowledge to break away from the tourist areas and experience the real Cuba. You want to explore the rich culture. Be transported back to a simpler time. Experience Havana's romance and beauty with the same carefree joy as the locals. See everything you want to see and go everywhere you want to go. The Real Havana guide shows you how to do all that and lots more. In the guide, you will learn about: Authentic Cuban cuisine and affordable Havana restaurants. Low-priced farmers markets, shops and entertainment options. Maps of Havana and the suburbs - Get out of the city and EXPLORE! Instructions on using communal taxis particulares and all the major routes. Contact info and reviews of over 30 casa particular apartments in Vedado. Fascinating, offbeat places which are hidden from foreigners. Hundreds of tips on saving money while in Havana. How to avoid the most common tourist scams. This book is not a "tourist guide". It is not a boring list of restaurant reviews and attractions, like all the other guides. With this book, you will learn about the authentic, local places. Locations which are hidden to regular tourists. Naturally, these places are also very inexpensive. So, in effect, you will not only be immersed in authentic Cuban life, but you will also save money. BONUS: The last section of this book includes the Cheap Casa Particular Guide. You will find listings and reviews of over 30 apartments and rooms to rent in the Vedado neighborhood of Havana. These casas particulares have been hand selected out of the thousands available in Havana. They are not only the most affordable, but they are also among the cleanest, best maintained, and best located. The hosts are extremely hospitable and most speak multiple languages. The best part is that you get the full contact information for the casas, so you can call or email the hosts directly and book your stay without having to deal with expensive brokers or middlemen. By booking your reservation directly with the landlords, you are certain to save at least $5 to 10$ per night in brokerage fees. That alone is easily worth the purchase price of Real Havana guide. About Full Compass Guides Full Compass Guides are aimed at travelers who want to understand local customs and culture so that they can experience destinations like a local. Unlike regular tourist guides, Full Compass guides are not a list of attractions popular with tourists, and boring restaurant and hotel reviews that are obsolete the moment they are published. With our guides, you get succinct, useful information about the culture, people and geography of your destination so you have the tools and the confidence to explore on your own, experience everything that your destination has to offer, and save money. Our guides are written by experienced travelers who have intimate knowledge of both the location and the culture of the destination. They give you the exact information you need in order to make the most of your travel time. With a Full Compass guide, you will be a knowledgeable explorer, rather than just another flash-happy tourist.

Book On Becoming Cuban

    Book Details:
  • Author : Louis A. Pérez
  • Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
  • Release : 2008
  • ISBN : 9780807858998
  • Pages : 579 pages

Download or read book On Becoming Cuban written by Louis A. Pérez and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 579 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this masterful work, Louis A. Pƒ©rez Jr. transforms the way we view Cuba and its relationship with the United States. On Becoming Cuban is a sweeping cultural history of the sustained encounter between the peoples of the two countries and of t

Book The Pride of Havana

Download or read book The Pride of Havana written by Roberto Gonzalez Echevarria and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2001-05-24 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the first amateur leagues of the 1860s to the exploits of Livan and Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez, here is the definitive history of baseball in Cuba. Roberto Gonzalez Echevarria expertly traces the arc of the game, intertwining its heroes and their stories with the politics, music, dance, and literature of the Cuban people. What emerges is more than a story of balls and strikes, but a richly detailed history of Cuba told from the unique cultural perch of the baseball diamond. Filling a void created by Cuba's rejection of bullfighting and Spanish hegemony, baseball quickly became a crucial stitch in the complex social fabric of the island. By the early 1940s Cuba had become major conduit in spreading the game throughout Latin America, and a proving ground for some of the greatest talent in all of baseball, where white major leaguers and Negro League players from the U.S. all competed on the same fields with the cream of Latin talent. Indeed, readers will be introduced to several black ballplayers of Afro-Cuban descent who played in the Major Leagues before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier once and for all. Often dramatic, and always culturally resonant, Gonzalez Echevarria's narrative expertly lays open the paradox of fierce Cuban independence from the U.S. with Cuba's love for our national pastime. It shows how Fidel Castro cannily associated himself with the sport for patriotic p.r.--and reveals that his supposed baseball talent is purely mythical. Based on extensive primary research and a wealth of interviews, the colorful, often dramatic anecdotes and stories in this distinguished book comprise the most comprehensive history of Cuban baseball yet published and ultimately adds a vital lost chapter to the history of baseball in the U.S.

Book Havana Travel Guide

    Book Details:
  • Author : Carlos Fernando Alvarez
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2018-04-25
  • ISBN : 9781717389121
  • Pages : 88 pages

Download or read book Havana Travel Guide written by Carlos Fernando Alvarez and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-04-25 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: Havana Travel Guide and History of Havana! Book 1) Havana Travel Guide: Cuba Libre! Let the Cultural History of Havana Guide You Through the Authentic Soul of the City Go to the essence of the place: The sights, smells, tastes and sounds that make Havana unique. "Havana Travel Guide" by Carlos Fernando Alvarez takes readers to the most charming streets of the city, presenting the best kept jewels in every corner. A detailed insight into the fast-evolving worlds of food, wine, pastry, coffee, beer, fashion, design, beautiful weather, beaches, rich history and music. Cuba offers you some of the best things that you could ever ask for. Havana is a unique city in its own right, with its artistic influxes, and a unique romantic glamor of Spanish colonial influence that makes it incomparable with other Caribbean cities. Take a tour through the beautiful landscapes, the caves and powdery white sands of the Havana beaches. Drive through the city in a 50s style vintage car on a Havana Day tour. Take a picturesque walk on one of the many places listed in this guide, hang out on 23rd Street and other amazing locations. Find out the best bars to hang out or just enjoy the beautiful sunset in the city. You will learn the following: Things to do and places to go Havana day tours Top attractions Finding accommodation Havana restaurants and Paladares Museums Selection of the best beaches in Havana Book 2) History of Havana: Cuba Libre! Havana's History from Christopher Columbus to Fidel Castro Are you planning to visit Havana for your next vacation, to cool off your brain as you learn about Havana's culture and history? This book "History of Havana: Cuba Libre!" by Carlos Fernando Alvarez is the right reading resource to quench your historical thirst on Havana. This book details the discovery and establishment of Havana and shows the people behind Havana's establishment and the specific timelines. It also captures the location, the colonial masters and the activities therein. As is with other books, this book gives all the basic historical information about Havana; however, the book summarizes and compresses all the facts into six easy to read chapters. The book is meant to give quick and insightful information. The tone and format are reader friendly. The book relates well with day-to-day modern city experience and a guide to aspiring visitors or tourists. You will learn about the following: The discovery and the establishment of Havana The attacks and how the colonial administrations responded The century of peace The seven years of war because of political and economic alliances How foreign invasion affected the economic and demographic landscape Havana under the rule of Fidel Castro Get yourself a copy of Havana Travel Guide and explore the culture of Cuba and all that the Caribbean has to offer today by simply clicking "Add To Cart"!

Book Our Woman in Havana

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sarah Rainsford
  • Publisher : Simon and Schuster
  • Release : 2018-09-06
  • ISBN : 1786074001
  • Pages : 384 pages

Download or read book Our Woman in Havana written by Sarah Rainsford and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-09-06 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Graham Greene saw the Castros rise; Sarah Rainsford watched them leave. From the street where Wormold, the hapless hero of Greene’s Our Man in Havana, plied his trade, BBC foreign correspondent Rainsford reports on Fidel’s reshaping of a nation, and what the future holds for ordinary Cubans now that he and his brother Raul are no longer in power. Through tales of literary ghosts and forgotten reporters, believers in the revolution and dissidents, entrepreneurs optimistic about the new Cuba and the disillusioned still looking for a way out, Our Woman in Havana paints an enthralling picture of this enigmatic country as it enters a new era.