The St. Augustine - Baracoa Friendship Association
announces the publication of:
1. Baracoa: Apuntes de su Historia y su Banda de Musica (2006)
2. Baracoa: Where Cuba Begins (2001)
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BARACOA: APUNTES DE SU HISTORIA On the occasion of the celebration of the 495th anniversary of the founding of Baracoa, August 15, 2006, the St. Augustine-Baracoa Friendship Association is pleased to announce the publishing of the book, Baracoa: Apuntes sobre su Historia y su Banda de Musica, by Elexis Jesus Fernandez Rubio Navarro. This edition reflects the love and tenderness that Elexis feels for his home and his people. We recognize his dedication to the conservation of the historical moments which help complete the mosaic of the culture of this lovely place called Baracoa. This limited edition book, published in Argentina in August, 2006, is in Spanish with black and white photographs. It can be had for a donation to the Friendship Association of $10.00 + $3.00 s&h. |
BARACOA: WHERE CUBA BEGINSIt is a loving, poetic portrayal of the friendly people, the eclectic architecture, the vibrant art and the lush tropical environment as related by poet and historian Miguel Angel Castro Machado. Miguel Castro is a native Baracoan who guides his reader through the wondrous natural splendor of this area with such vivid descriptions that one can feel the dripping tropics and visualize the myriad colors of this delightful haven.
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 The 96-page book contains over 80 beautiful, full-color photographs and illustrations by accomplished Baracoan artists and several world renowned travel photographers. The chapters are accompanied by poems or quotes from enthralled intellectual personalities (Martí, Augier, Carpentier, Romero, etc) who extol the delights of this not-so-sleepy Cuban town. ISBN 0-9716675-0-0
This limited English edition is available for a minimum donation of $20 (+ $3 S/H) |
For more information, email our Secretary (Sole) at solesole@bellsouth.net.
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