Explore Cuba through a physician-traveler’s eyes, detailing daily life, faith, and old streets with a measured, insightful voice. This vintage travelogue offers grounded observations of Havana, Guanabacoa, Regla, and other coastal towns, blending literary reflection with practical notes on climate, learning, and social life in 19th-century Cuba. The narrator threads together landscapes, church interiors, schooling, and the rhythms of trade, providing a window into a society at once intimate and distant.
What you’ll encounter in this edition:
- Vivid scenes of markets, monasteries, and public squares that reveal local habits and hopes.
- Personal reflections on religion, education, and the role of enslaved and free people in society.
- Descriptions of travel routes, harbor life, and coastal towns that shaped daily existence.
- Context on governance, law, and social tensions of the era, including historical backstories.
- A window into the traveler’s methods, biases, and aim to balance observation with humility, not propaganda.
- A sweeping scope that moves from village life to ports, with attention to culture, risk, and resilience.
Ideal for readers of travel writing, 19th-century history, and those curious about daily life in Cuba during this period.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a unique and fascinating glimpse into the culture, history, and people of Cuba. The author, a physician who spent many years living on the island, provides a comprehensive view of Cuban society in the mid-19th century. From the vibrant streets of Havana to the tranquil countryside, the author captures the essence of Cuba during a transformative period. The book delves into the island's complex racial dynamics, its relationship with Spain, and the lives of its people, both rich and poor. Through vivid descriptions and insightful observations, the author paints a vivid portrait of a society grappling with change and the challenges of modernization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780260277701_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780260277701
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780260277701
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Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 372 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 33709637/2
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