Vieques: A Photographically Illustrated Guide to the Island, Its History
and Its Culture
"Vieques" is a combination coffee table book and guide containing more than 150 color photographs described by Roberto Rabin, curator of the Vieques Museum, Conde de Mirasol, as "graphic, mysterious and beautiful." It is also a guide to the beaches, towns and places of interest on the island including the famous Bioluminescent Bay.
Additionally, this book will provide valuable information for those interested in visiting, moving to or investing in the island.
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Rum and Reggae's Puerto Rico: Culebra & Vieques (Rum & Reggae's Puerto Rico)
This guide to the island of salsa, heat, and piña coladas includes everything savvy and sophisticated travelers need to know. From hotels, restaurants, casinos, and the bustling nightlife of San Juan to the calm waters of Boquerón and the fabulous links at Dorado Beach, all the major attractions of Puerto Rico are discussed in sassy, honest prose. Get this book Price $9.95 or less
The Route: The Forgotten Side Of Vieques
The pages of history come alive as Pragmacio turns back the wheel of time and
floats into the past... To an island called Vieques that served as a significant
station during the war. The author retraces his path through soul-stirring
memories that warm the cockles of one's heart. From magical days in school, to
first loves and the strength of the spirit against the odds... the road to
destiny is a tough climb, but footsteps are left in the sand, impressions of
time, en route to the future. Get The Route: The Forgotten Side Of Vieques
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Islands of Resistance: Vieques, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Policy
Two recent developments have accelerated tensions between the U.S. and Puerto Rico: the limited clemency granted by President Clinton to 11 Puerto Ricans imprisoned for pro-independence activities, and the death of a Puerto Rican civilian during U.S. Navy bombing practice on the island of Vieques. Mario Murillo examines these events within the context of the U.S.’s 100-year domination of Puerto Rico. Get this book Price $6.95 or less
Vieques Island: A Few Good Men on Radio Hill by Theo Benneth
Get an inside look at the fun, the fights and the loves as these young Marine Radiomen work on Vieques Island, PR, and pull liberty in New York, San Juan, Havana and other ports. Get this Book Price $14.94 orless
Military Power and Popular Protest: The U.S. Navy in Vieques, Puerto Rico
by Katherine T. McCaffrey
Residents of Vieques, a small island just off the east coast of Puerto Rico, live wedged between an ammunition depot and a live bombing range for the US Navy. Since the 1940s when the navy expropriated over two-thirds of the island, residents have struggled to make a life amid the thundering of bombs and rumbling of weaponry fire. Like the army's base in Okinawa, Japan, the facility has drawn vociferous protests from residents who challenged US security interests overseas. In 1999, when a local civilian employee of the base was killed by a stray bomb, Vieques again erupted in protests that have mobilized tens of thousands of individuals and transformed this tiny Caribbean Island into an international cause celebre. Katherine T. McCaffrey gives a complete analysis of the troubled relationship between the US Navy and island residents.
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Lonely Planet Puerto Rico (Lonely Planet Puerto Rico) by Randall Peffer
This guide to Puerto Rico covers secluded rainforests and unspoiled off-shore islands, in-depth background on the architecture of Old San Juan and an insight into Puerto Rico's rich culture, from salsa rhythms to handcrafted mascaras for patron saints and the lively club-scene. Want to dip into liquid stars in a bioluminescent bay? Climb the ramparts of a centuries-old fortress? Dance with masked revelers at Carnival? Then tap into Puerto Rico's spirited tempo with this essential guide, from San Juan's sizzling salsa clubs to the island’s world-renowned beaches. from $10.41 Get this Book
Birds of Puerto Rico : Revised Edition
by Herbert Raffaele.
This is a revised edition of a widely praised guide to the birds of the largest of the Caribbean islands and the neighboring Virgin Islands. It includes detailed accounts of all 284 well-documented species known to occur in the region, 273 being illustrated. This well-written book is the first comprehensive guide to the birds of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. All species, including winter visitors (which comprise 47 percent of the avifauna) are described and illustrated. . . Aside from being a fine field guide, the book contains useful summaries of the biogeography of the region and the ecology of avian populations. . . from $19.50 Get this Book
Worlds Collide on Vieques: An Intimate Portrait from the Time of Columbus
Interesting, historical account of the beginning of the end of native life
on the Puerto Rican island of Vieques. Although the author has added some
fiction to the book in the form of dialogue, the book is well researched and
the author does a great job examining the arrival of the Spanish on their
small island paradise
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Libros de Vieques en Español
Ni Una Bomba Mas!: Vieques vs. U.S. Navy by Lisa Mullenneaux
Lisa Mullenneaux has covered Vieques for the Washington Post and Newsday. Her journalism has appeared in every major U.S. and Canadian newspaper for over 20 years and in many national and international magazines. She makes her home in New York City. from $35.12 Get this Book
A description of the civil disobedience movement on Vieques, Puerto Rico, that forced the U.S. Navy to abandon its use of the island as a bombing range. Chronicles the events that captured the attention of the world with news reports, photos, maps, and government documents including the Navy's investigation of the April 19, 1999 accident that killed David Sanes Rodriguez.
"Vieques" contiene mas que 150 fotos a color, que Roberto Rabín curador del Museo Fuerte, Conde de Mirasol en Vieques, describe como "grafica, misteriosa y bella"
Además, es una guía a las playas, pueblos y lugares de interés incluyendo la famosa bahía bioluminiscente.
El libro también presenta la historia, la cultura, cuentos y leyendas de la isla y documenta la lucha de la gente contra el uso de su isla como un área de bombardeo y un almacén de armas por la Marina de Guerra de los Estados Unidos y los problemas que se encuentra actualmente.Get this book
Puerto Rico Books
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George Collazo
Bask on the dazzling white sands of Playa Flamenco. Forge through lush jungle in
El Yunque. Wind your way through the cobblestone maze of Old San Juan to
sizzling salsa joints that don't quit until dawn. Our best-selling guide helps
you find the authentic Puerto Rico, with detailed regional coverage for the
perfect getaway. EXPLORE FURTHER - discover Vieques' glowing bay, Culebra's
wildlife sanctuary, the Rio Camuy caves and the romantic colonial town of Ponce.
CATCH THE BEAT with our dedicated music and dance chapter, tips on where to take
salsa lessons and reviews of the island's hottest clubs. ENJOY LOCAL FLAVORS -
from roadside friquitines to the hottest SoFo restaurants, dining options for
every taste and budget. GET ACTIVE - special outdoors chapter reveals the best
spots to surf, dive, hike, sail and swim. TALK THE TALK - handy language
chapter includes Spanish basics and regional variations. Get this Puerto Rico Travel Guide Book
Puerto Rico - Island in the Sun
Puerto
Rico, Island in the Sun is a small "coffee-table" pictorial book
(measuring 10 x 9") with color photographs and English-language
text. The photographs and accompanying captions present the
scenery, beaches, architecture, geography, culture, and history
of Puerto Rico, with a special emphasis on aerial photographs
and Viejo (Old) San Juan. A full page of text introduces each of
the four chapters, which are: "Dawn" (dealing with the island’s
history); "La Isla del Encanto" (translation: "the Island of
Enchantment"); "San Juan"; and "Island in the Sun".
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Let's
Go Puerto Rico
For over forty years Let's Go Travel Guides have brought
budget-savvy travelers closer to the world and its diverse
cultures by providing the most up-to-date information. Includes:
· Entries at all price levels for lodging, food, attractions,
and more · Must-have tips for getting around, with or without a
car · Opinionated reviews of Puerto Rico's best beaches · Scenic
routes through the island's picturesque countryside ·
Comprehensive coverage of the islands of Vieques and Culebra ·
Detailed maps of cities, towns, and the outdoors.
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Insight Guide Puerto Rico
Insight Guide Puerto Rico. This 294-page book includes a
section detailing Puerto Rico's history, 8 features covering the
island's life and culture, ranging from its exuberant festivals
to its carved religious figures, a region by region visitor's
guide to the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section
packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus many
amazing photographs and 13 maps.
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Puerto Rico Off the Beaten Path, 3rd: A Guide to Unique Places Discover
the hidden charms of la isla del encanto, "the enchanted
island," from rooftop restaurants and colonial architecture in
Old San Juan to roadside barbecued chicken stands and the
beaches along the slower-paced southern coast. Outdoor
adventures and city explorations are all covered in this
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