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To Cuba And Back

- A Vacation Voyage (1860)

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To Cuba And Back: A Vacation Voyage (1860) is a travelogue written by Richard Henry Dana Jr. The book chronicles the author's journey to Cuba and back, detailing his experiences and observations of the people, culture, and landscape of the island. Dana Jr. was an American lawyer, author, and sailor who is best known for his book Two Years Before the Mast. In this book, he provides a vivid account of his travels, including his encounters with local residents, his exploration of Havana, and his observations on the sugar industry in Cuba. The book also includes descriptions of the author's journey by sea, including his experiences aboard a steamship and a sailing vessel. Throughout the book, Dana Jr. provides insights into the political and social climate of Cuba at the time, as well as his thoughts on the future of the island. To Cuba And Back: A Vacation Voyage is a fascinating account of a journey to a place that was relatively unknown to Americans at the time, and it provides a unique perspective on the history and culture of Cuba in the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781167217883
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 308
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x17 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 413 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 4. december 2024

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To Cuba And Back: A Vacation Voyage (1860) is a travelogue written by Richard Henry Dana Jr. The book chronicles the author's journey to Cuba and back, detailing his experiences and observations of the people, culture, and landscape of the island. Dana Jr. was an American lawyer, author, and sailor who is best known for his book Two Years Before the Mast. In this book, he provides a vivid account of his travels, including his encounters with local residents, his exploration of Havana, and his observations on the sugar industry in Cuba. The book also includes descriptions of the author's journey by sea, including his experiences aboard a steamship and a sailing vessel. Throughout the book, Dana Jr. provides insights into the political and social climate of Cuba at the time, as well as his thoughts on the future of the island. To Cuba And Back: A Vacation Voyage is a fascinating account of a journey to a place that was relatively unknown to Americans at the time, and it provides a unique perspective on the history and culture of Cuba in the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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