Which of the novel's descriptions of historical detail impressed you the most?
Created: 05/17/18
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I thought the most compelling section was when Townsend was taken to his grandmother’s plantation and saw how the slaves were treated there and the experience of going to the slave ship and seeing the slaves being taken and sold right off the ship. He was horrified and realized he could never participate in anything like that.
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I knew almost nothing about Cuba and the role of other countries during the Civil War, so found these details very interesting. I had not previously thought about the implications the Civil War had on other countries and which may have been supportive of each side. I enjoyed this glimpse into history.
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Since I am not a history buff, especially about the Civil War, I was not aware of the role Havana played. I did enjoy the details of the blockade runners best. Since I have lived on the East Coast and the Gulf areas of the US, I was very familiar with the locations mentioned.
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I enjoy historical novels, but this is the first time I have encountered a story set in this time and place. I love the detailed description of Havana during the Civil War. I could smell the odors at the docks and see the costumes of the men and women at the masquerade ball. The details of the actual blockade also impressed me. I have heard the word, “blockade,” but never considered the ships and the daily experiences of the saailors. I do wish I understood all of the sailing terms!
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I also loved learning more of the history of Cuba. I've always just thought about what it was like when the American mob and money spent time there, not what it was like so long ago. I had no ideas Cuba was so involved in the Civil War. And I agree with another commenter on the one night of debauchery with no repercussions, that surprised me.
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This tale told about the American Civil War from a different viewpoint is just what we need to be reading. New history books are coming out often these days with information about the view from a different perspective that makes so many of us look up and understand better how the world sees things that we believed.
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