Michael Neagle, “America’s Forgotten Colony: Cuba’s Isle of Pines” (Cambridge UP, 2016)

New Books in Latin American Studies

EpisodeMay 30, 201753m

Michael Neagle, “America’s Forgotten Colony: Cuba’s Isle of Pines” (Cambridge UP, 2016)

New Books in Latin American Studies

EpisodeMay 30, 201753m

Cuba’s Isle of Pines has a curious history. In the early twentieth century, hundreds of Americans moved there, hoping to get rich as citrus growers and hoping that one day the island would become part of the United States. Michael E. Neagle‘s new book, America’s Forgotten Colony: Cuba’s Isle of Pines (Cambridge University Press, 2016) tells their stories, and in so doing uncovers a little known history of imperial ambiguity, good and bad neighbors, new hotels and shattered dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latin-american-studies

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