9781332320677 - Cruising in the Caribbean With a Camera: Lecture Delivered May 7, 1903, at the New York Yacht Club Including Description of Globular Naval Battery Invented by the A... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating travelogue of a three-month Caribbean cruise undertaken by the author in 1903. The author, a keen observer of the region's social and political landscapes, explores the islands at a time of great change, following the Spanish-American War and during the early years of US involvement in the region. The author describes the striking natural beauty of the islands, paints a vivid picture of the diverse cultures and societies he encounters, and engages with questions of colonialism, race, and the impact of American imperialism. The book's insights provide a valuable historical perspective on the Caribbean and raise important questions about the legacy of colonialism that continue to resonate today. 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.