Bananeros in Central America

Numerous books and articles have been written about the United Fruit Company and its extensive banana empire in the Tropics, with many authors approaching the subject from a social or political perspective. Consequently, the phrase "Banana Republic" has come to represent the perception of certain Central American countries, whether accurately or not. However, there is an untold aspect of the story that this book aims to explore — the experiences of the people directly involved in the banana...