by Dervla Murphy · Tapa dura · ISBN 9781906011352
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«The Island That Dared: Journeys in Cuba» is Dervla Murphy's travelogue, published by Eland in hardback (421 pages, in English).
Dervla Murphy travels through Cuba with her daughter and three granddaughters, camping on beaches and venturing into the mountains. She then travels alone through swamps and decaying cities, speaking with supporters and critics of the Cuban revolution to portray the country's identity and the pressure of American hostility.
The book includes bibliographic references and an index. In 2009 it was nominated for the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year.
For readers of travel literature and history with an interest in Cuba and the society created by the Cuban revolution.
Dervla Murphy was an Irish touring cyclist and author of adventure travel books, writing for more than 50 years.
