
audiobook
by Rafael Conte, José M. Capmany
GUERRA DE RAZAS
DEDICATORIA
Dos palabras.
I LUCHA DE RAZAS
II UNA LEYENDA DESVANECIDA
III A CADA CUAL LO SUYO
IV UN VIAJE TERRIBLE
V HANDS ACROSS THE SEA
VI UN ACCIDENTE
VII EL FUEGO DE BOQUERON POR FUERZAS DEL COMANDANTE CASTILLO
A vivid, on‑the‑scene record of the 1912 upheaval that shattered Cuba’s fragile peace, this work captures the raw intensity of a conflict that pitted black insurgents against white forces in a struggle that reverberated across the island’s eastern mountains. Written by observers who chronicled the fighting as it unfolded, the narrative preserves the urgent language of newspapers and dispatches, allowing listeners to hear the immediacy of each clash, the fears and fervor that drove both sides, and the stark realities of a society torn apart by racial tension.
Beyond the battlefield reports, the author offers a candid appraisal of the deeper social currents that ignited the violence, refusing to soften harsh judgments in the name of politeness. The book’s unvarnished style aims to present the truth as it was understood at the time, making it an essential listening experience for anyone interested in the complex roots of Cuba’s early twentieth‑century turmoil.
Language
es
Duration
~2 hours (167K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chuck Greif, University of Miami Digital Initiatives and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2011-10-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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