Name: Havana: Autobiography of a City
ISBN: 9781403975393

Who It's For

Good for readers who enjoy History / Caribbean & West Indies / Cuba
Good for readers interested in history
Strong fit for readers who prefer grounded, real-world context.

What You Get

Themes: History, Writing, America.
Reading lane: Caribbean & West Indies and Cultural & Ethnic Studies.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press.

About This Book

Alfredo José Estrada's intimate ties to Havana form the basis for this "autobiography," written as though from the city's own heart. Covering the island's five hundred year history, Estrada portrays the adventurers and dreamers who left their mark on Havana, including José Martí, martyr for Cuban independence; and Ernest Hemingway, the most American of writers who became an unabashed Habanero. Deeply personal and affecting, Havana is the accessible and complete story of the...

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Alfredo José Estrada's intimate ties to Havana form the basis for this "autobiography," written as though from the city's own heart. Covering the island's five hundred year history, Estrada portrays the adventurers and dreamers who left their mark on Havana, including José Martí, martyr for Cuban independence; and Ernest Hemingway, the most American of writers who became an unabashed Habanero. Deeply personal and affecting, Havana is the accessible and complete story of the city for the history buff and armchair traveler alike.