Project Gutenberg 2011-12-30 Public domain in the USA. 135 Hergesheimer, Joseph 1880 1954 45044204 San Cristóbal de la Habana Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "San Cristóbal de la Habana" by Joseph Hergesheimer is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work explores the vibrancy and complexity of Havana through the eyes of an unnamed narrator whose observations and reflections communicate an intimate relationship with the city. The story begins with a deep appreciation for Havana’s unique character, marked by its lush landscapes, rich history, and the palpable atmosphere that the author vividly illustrates. The opening of the novel sets a lyrical and reflective tone as the narrator arrives in Havana and grapples with his immediate emotional response to the city. He depicts the striking contrast between the city’s natural beauty and its complex social fabric, weaving in his thoughts about history, architecture, and cultural identity. As he navigates through Havana’s streets and indulges in its sensory experiences—from the vibrant colors and sounds to the taste of local drinks—he begins to uncover a deeper sense of belonging to a place that feels at once foreign and intimately familiar. The opening portion effectively establishes the atmosphere and theme of exploration, inviting readers to share in the narrator’s enthrallment with Havana as he embarks on this journey of discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://www.gutenberg.org/files/38445/38445-h/images/cover.jpg en Havana (Cuba) -- Description and travel Havana (Cuba) -- Social life and customs F1751 Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - American Browsing: Travel & Geography 297311 297320 2024-09-16T08:25:57.622827 2023-09-17T03:42:18.153981 text/html text/html 299320 2011-12-30T15:52:06 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 369642 2011-12-30T15:52:06 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 375755 2024-09-16T08:26:01.517816 application/epub+zip 378776 2024-09-16T08:25:58.194816 application/epub+zip 176538 2024-09-16T08:25:57.892815 application/epub+zip 466559 2024-09-16T08:26:04.435303 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 450338 2024-09-16T08:26:01.190791 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 247089 2022-09-17T14:07:04.914333 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 280403 280240 2024-09-16T08:25:57.222823 2023-09-17T03:42:17.862015 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 280042 2011-12-30T15:52:06 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 111661 2011-12-30T15:52:06 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 280043 2011-12-30T15:52:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 111492 2011-12-30T15:52:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20650 2024-09-16T08:26:04.586274 application/rdf+xml 17557 2024-09-16T08:25:57.974807 image/jpeg 2550 2024-09-16T08:25:57.933818 image/jpeg 369669 2024-09-16T08:25:57.660808 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia