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In The Village of One, journalist Richard Charan merges history, investigative journalism, and the art of storytelling in recrafting unusual news stories originally written and published in The Trinidad Express newspaper, into a fascinating book that will surprise and delight listeners. At first glance, the stories may appear random and directionless, but listen collectively and deeply, the listener soon comes to realise the writer’s achievement in giving the faceless and forgotten a voice, as he explores the human condition as Trinbagonians come to confront who they are...

The Spanish-American War really only lasted about ten weeks (the buildup and decision to go to war took longer than the war itself), but a peace treaty was not signed until December of 1898. This was an event that was the tipping point for the end of the Spanish Empire and the rise of the US as a formidable player on the world stage. Not all Americans were happy with the change, with famous Americans like Mark Twain speaking out about the US occupation of the lands that it was meant to save.