Oliver Cromwell’s expedition to the Caribbean aimed to secure English control over the region and establish a base for trade and colonization.
Treasure Island Summary
A young boy embarks on a dangerous adventure to find buried treasure on a remote island, encountering pirates and treachery along the way.
Banana Wars Explained
The Banana Wars were a series of U.S. military interventions in Latin America during the early 20th century aimed at protecting American business interests and maintaining political stability.
The Rum Diary Summary
The Rum Diary” by Hunter S. Thompson is a semi-autobiographical novel that follows a journalist’s wild and alcohol-fueled adventures in 1950s Puerto Rico.
Hurricane Maria Explained
Hurricane Maria was a devastating Category 5 hurricane that struck Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands in 2017, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
Pirate Latitudes Summary
Pirate Latitudes” by Michael Crichton is an action-packed historical adventure set in the Caribbean, following a cunning pirate captain on a dangerous quest for treasure.
Capture of Portobello Explained
The Capture of Portobello was a significant military event in 1739 during the War of Jenkins’ Ear, where British forces successfully seized the strategic port city of Portobello in present-day Panama from the Spanish.
The Cay Summary
‘The Cay’ by Theodore Taylor is a powerful story of survival, friendship, and overcoming prejudice set during World War II.