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Product Identifiers
PublisherReaderlink Distribution Services, LLC
ISBN-101592239412
ISBN-139781592239412
eBay Product ID (ePID)71165183
Product Key Features
Book TitlePuerto Rico Then and Now
Number of Pages144 Pages
LanguageSpa,Eng
TopicCaribbean & West Indies, Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, Caribbean & West Indies / General
Publication Year2009
IllustratorYes
GenreTravel, History
AuthorJorge Rigau
Book SeriesThen and Now Thunder Bay Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight34.9 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width11.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2008-049110
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal972.95
SynopsisFor centuries, Puerto Rico has captured the hearts of sailors, soldiers and cruisers--including none other than Christopher Columbus who landed here back in 1493. Puerto Rico's colorful culture reflects her colorful past, blending together Spanish, African, and Amerindian influences. Known for its exotic exports, including sofrito, rum, coffee and Rita Moreno, Puerto Rico exudes old world charm. Experience this captivating Caribbean island for yourself in Puerto Rico Then & Now.Through pairs of past and present photographs, you'll see Puerto Rico's beloved landmarks like you've never seen them before., Known for its exotic exports, including sofrito, rum, coffee, and Rita Moreno, Puerto Rico exudes Old World charm. Experience this captivating Caribbean island in Puerto Rico Then and Now. Through pairs of past and present photographs, you'll see Puerto Rico's beloved landmarks like you've never seen them before. Puerto Rico is rich in colonial architecture--note the city walls, fortifications, cobblestone streets, hanging balconies, and plazas found throughout Old San Juan, Puerto Rico's distinctive, historical center. Tour La Fortaleza, which once housed Puerto Rico's stores of gold and silver. Over the years, it survived an attack by Sir Francis Drake, earthquakes, tsunamis, and many hurricanes. Today, La Fortaleza is the governor's mansion--the world's oldest such residence in continuous use. Visit Casa Blanca, the ancestral home of Juan Ponce de Leon, Puerto Rico's first governor. The Ponce de Leon family lived here for more than 250 years; today its patio and gardens are highlights of the Casa Blanca museum. Revisit the beloved Castillo Vald z, built by the founders of Cerveceria India--one of Puerto Rico's favorite breweries. Legend has it that Se or Vald z passed out cold beers to locals when the Castillo was demolished to make way for a modern Hilton hotel., Known for its exotic exports, including sofrito, rum, coffee, and Rita Moreno, Puerto Rico exudes Old World charm. Experience this captivating Caribbean island inPuerto Rico Then and Now.Through pairs of past and present photographs, you'll see Puerto Rico's beloved landmarks like you've never seen them before. Puerto Rico is rich in colonial architecture-note the city walls, fortifications, cobblestone streets, hanging balconies, and plazas found throughout Old San Juan, Puerto Rico's distinctive, historical center. Tour La Fortaleza, which once housed Puerto Rico's stores of gold and silver. Over the years, it survived an attack by Sir Francis Drake, earthquakes, tsunamis, and many hurricanes. Today, La Fortaleza is the governor's mansion-the world's oldest such residence in continuous use. Visit Casa Blanca, the ancestral home of Juan Ponce de Leon, Puerto Rico's first governor. The Ponce de Leon family lived here for more than 250 years; today its patio and gardens are highlights of the Casa Blanca museum. Revisit the beloved Castillo Valdéz, built by the founders of Cerveceria India-one of Puerto Rico's favorite breweries. Legend has it that Señor Valdéz passed out cold beers to locals when the Castillo was demolished to make way for a modern Hilton hotel.
LC Classification NumberF1965.3.R54 2009
