Cuba (Odyssey Guides)

by Andrew Coe

Briefly looks at the history of Cuba, describes points of interest in Havana and each region of the country, and recommends hotels and restaurants. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9622173705
• ISBN13: 9789622173705
• Release Date: January 1900
• Publisher: Odyssey Publications,Hong Kong
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Cuba

I thought this book was great. I read it before my latest trip to Cuba, and took it along with me to refer to. No, it is not a "stay at this hotel" or a "get a cheap meal at . . . " kind of travel book. Instead, it gives a thorough history, a cultural orientation, and a good overview of the diverse parts of the island. In addition, it contains poetry (18 verses from Jose Marti's original "Guantanamera" poem), book excerpts (from "Mob Lawyer" to "Diaries of Christopher Columbus" to "Old Man and the Sea") and articles(on santeria, cigars, and Guantanamo naval base). My Cuban tour guide loved the book and begged me to leave my copy with him (I did), which is a testimonial in itself. If you want to go to Cuba and have a good basis of knowledge about the island before you go, I recommend this book.