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This book is an essential record of one man's true experiences in Cuba from slavery through the Spanish-Cuban-American War. An ethnographer recorded Esteban Montejo's memories of his time as a runaway slave, a laborer, and a soldier all through the lens of his recollections as an old man. This is a straightforward book--no narrative flair or fancy plot arc--but an important record of underrepresented lived experiences. #blackhistorymonth

Reading outside in February in the sunshine!!!💛☀️💛☀️

⬆️Mermaids, according to Esteban Montejo, a Cuban runaway slave. It is folkloric gems like these that keep me invested in this book. (pages 94-95) 🇨🇺 💎 #flirtymermaids #blackhistorymonth

I read until the commercials come on. When is halftime??? #superbowlreading #blackhistorymonth

Back to the never ending quest to try and be a healthy adult. Beds are much cozier than exercise bikes. 🚲 #booksandfitness #BlackHistoryMonth

This is #whereIread. I love the light that comes in through the window, and the room has my big bookshelf, so I am surrounded by books (you know, my natural habitat). There are about a million possible pillow combinations for comfy purposes. #riotgrams @bookriot