Dust jacket notes: "There have been many books in English on Cuba, and some of these have dealt in part with Havana. A few stylistic descriptions of the beautiful capital have been published. But never before has there been a volume devoted to Havana in which may be found both a short running history of the city and a guide to present-day points of interest. The author's effective plan keeps the two approaches separate, yet colorfully links today with yesterday. First, there is the historical section, which tells a story of high romance through the centuries, from the founding of the city in 1519 to the recent accession to power of General Fulgencia Batista. Throughout the pages that follow the visitor is told what to see and what to do for enjoyment, with frequent references back to earlier chapters for the explanations that history gives. As Mr. Roberts says: 'I am of those who hold that the enjoyment of a beautiful or noble place is heightened by a knowledge of the deeds that create . CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS BOOK FOR FREE