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From Book News, Inc. , August 1, 1994
Honduras has made a creative comeback in the years since Hurricane Mitch. Turning adversity into opportunity, it has improved much of its tourism infrastructure and today welcomes visitors with even more charm than before.
The fascinating Mayan ruins at Copan, the stunning Caribbean beaches, the colonial gems in and around Tegucigalpa, the majestic rainforests and mountains, and of course, the kaleidoscopic reefs around the Islas de la Bahia (Bay Islands) all of this awaits the curious traveler looking for a perfect blend of culture and nature.
In this guide you will find extensive listings of lodging and dining possibilities for all budgets; 20 maps accompanied by detailed practical information to help you find your way to all of the finest sites, parks and beaches; a cultural and historical portrait of the country, animated by insets and illustrations as well as a Spanish - English glossary.
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The geography, natural resources, demographics and economy of Honduras and Its Bay Islands are addressed in this book. This cruising guide contains 55 GPS waypoints for harbor entries, and five city maps. Scuba diving, marinas, restaurants, other supplies and services, and navigational aspects in the Bay Islands and along the northwest coast of Honduras are also covered. The guide is supplemented with 19 extracts from U.S. Government (i.e., DMA/NIMA) nautical charts. Many helpful hints, including how to stay healthy, as well as a Spanish language appendix are included.
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A wonderful, first-hand account and resource for going off the beaten path and into the Mosquito Coast of Honduras. Enter La Mosquitia from the gateway Palacios and use Parent's guidance to find your way throug the Garifuna and Miskito communities among the lagoons and along the shores of the Caribbean coast. Fascinating!
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Trained by the Catholic Church to organize women's groups to combat malnutrition, Alvarado, a woman with a second-grade education, began to question the wretched conditions she saw around her. She became one of her country's leading political activists. 14 pages of halftones. PBS documentary scheduled for May.
One of the best looks at human rights and our own injustice., April 3, 1998.
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Reviewer: A reader from Connecticut
I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a novel with unique characters and an
unpredictable plot. This story is told from the point of view of Charlie Fox, son of Allie Fox. Allie is a selfish man who is fed up with American society. He improves upon the "imperfections" of the world with his ingenious inventions. He moves his family to the South American jungle to escape the defective society and create a suitable town of his own. Charlie relates his father's actions through admiring eyes at first, but he soon sees the flaws in his father's civilization. The family suffers many losses and eventually realizes that Allie is not saving them from a faulty society, but he is squelching them from thriving. This is a very well written, detailed novel that has a great deal of suspense. While the story is unique, all can relate to the feelings and thoughts of the characters in this exciting, thought-provoking novel.
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John Ruddock's vivid and animated words transport you from wiring the first lights in turn-of-the-century Ireland to 52 years trailblazing for a more powerful light through Central America. It's a physical adventure of outrageous characters, banana trains, Carib Indians, dictators, coups, volcanoes, malaria, dugout canoes, monkeys, macaws and machetes. A spiritual validation for the reality of God, His living Word, the life-redeeming gift of His Son and proof that faith changes lives. And a story of diligent love between a man and his Savior.
This book includes 24 pages of photographs.
Great perspective of the Honduras Mosquitia, November 9, 1999
Reviewer: Ted Maschal (ted@teddanger.com) from Utila/San Francisco
This book provides an interesting account of the recent history of the Mosquitia Coast, and helped greatly with my research of the Legendary lost city of Ciudad Blanca. Taken from the autobiography of a missionary, it's an honest account of his families trials and tribulations. A must read for lovers of the Mosquitia.
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Placing events in the context of Honduran history, this book provides a fascinating account of Honduran domestic politics and policy makers.
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Copán's role in the development of Maya archaeology is charted in lavishly illustrated detail.
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Adventures in Honduras
| Copan was the jewel of the Mayan Empire. The Black Garifuna towns on the
Caribbean resonate with Punta music. The Bay Islands are full of pirate lore and
host to legendary diving. The Mosquito Coast is a wild jungle and home to
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