| Cuba: True Stories Contributor(s): Miller, Tom (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1932361103 ISBN-13: 9781932361100 Publisher: Travelers' Tales OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2004 Annotation: From revolution to embargo, from the charms of old Havana to aquamarine seas and powdery beaches, from the hypnotic rhythms of Afro-Caribbean music to resilient, proud locals, "Travelers' Tales Cuba" burns with stories of Cuba's intriguing past and vibrant present. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Caribbean & West Indies |
| Dewey: 917.291 |
| LCCN: 2004015117 |
| Series: Travelers' Tales Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.78" H x 5.2" W x 7.98" (0.88 lbs) 295 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Caribbean & West Indies |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From revolution to embargo, from the charms of old Havana to the beaches of the Bay of Pigs, from the hypnotic rhythms of Caribbean music to voodoo influences, Cuba is a country of passion and complexity, a political dinosaur on the verge of dramatic change. Travelers' Tales Cuba is an eye-opening literary ensemble, in which Cuba emerges with all its strengths and weaknesses, convictions and contradictions. In Travelers' Tales Cuba: - Swivel your hips with Stephanie Elizondo Griest as she dances with Havana's mistress of rumba - Pick up hitchhikers with Dave Eggers and meet the starting center for the Cuban women's national basketball team - Feel the heartbeat of Cuba on late night musical excursions with Henry Shukman - Learn the Cuban secret to life--making the most of what you have--with Cristina Garcia - Join Patrick Symmes on his search for the Ernesto Che Guevara legend - Glimpse the quirks, charm, and creativity of Cubans on an unusal bus ride with Eduardo Galeano... and much more. |