Fighting Slavery in the Caribbean is a social history of life in mid-19th-century Cuba as experienced by George Backhouse (and his wife; Grace); who served on the British Havana Mixed Commission for the Suppression of the Slave Trade. Documented with extracts from the Backhouse's correspondence; diaries and other contemporary documents; Luis Martinez-Fernandez paints a detailed picture of the Cuban slave trade; its role in the sugar industry; and the interrelated contradictions within Cuba's economy; society and politics. The Backhouse story provides additional insights into important aspects of life in the "male" city of Havana; social antagonisms between Britons and North Americans; interactions with European social circles; religious tension; and the reality of tropical disease.
#369440 in Books Glazner Tim 2016-08-28Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.60 x .90 x 11.40l; .0 #File Name: 0764351265176 pagesMai Kai History and Mystery of the Iconic Tiki Restaurant
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Quintessential Mai-Kai Book (the only really!)By RTALTime did a great job; the archival photos are awesome. Love the inside "stories"!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Paulie MendoncaHighly recommended for Tiki enthusiasts.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Beautifully illustrated with historic photos and ephemeraBy CustomerBeautifully illustrated with historic photos and ephemera; an exhaustive historical look back at the grandest surviving Tiki temple of them all - the Mai Kai.
