About this item
The perfect introduction to Cuba, for those who can't resist the island's charm. At a time when more travelers are discovering or rediscovering Cuba, this book is an in-depth exploration of 101 of the most authentic and compelling sites that reveal the real Cuba. Caribbean antiques expert, art historian, and adventurer Michael Connors presents the breadth of this island's most intriguing destinations and architectural treasures. The book features iconic places such as the tobacco plantations in Pinar del Ro, the fortresses and palacios, Hemingway's home outside of Havana, Xanadu (the DuPont mansion) , the old French Triolet Pharmacy in Matanzas, and the Sugar Mill Valley in Sancti Spritus. The lush photographs were shot exclusively for this book, bringing each location and treasure alive.
About the Author
MICHAEL CONNORS, PhD., art historian and expert in Caribbean antiques and architecture, has over thirty years of experience in writing, consultation, and teaching in the fine and decorative arts. Connors has written eleven successful books on the Caribbean and he continues to be a key resource to private collectors, designers, dealers, and museums looking for absolute integrity in European, American, and Colonial West Indian fine and decorative arts. He is a consultant for an international list of architects and interior designers and is a frequent lecturer at museums, educational, and retail institutions. Dr. Connors continues to lead art and architecture tours in Cuba.
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