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Tortuga
[ tawr-too-guh ]
noun
- an island off the N coast of and belonging to Haiti: formerly a pirate stronghold. 23 miles (37 km) long; 70 sq. mi. (180 sq. km).
Tortuga
/ tɔːˈtuːɡə /
noun
- an island in the Caribbean, off the NW coast of Haiti: haunt of pirates in the 17th century. Area: 180 sq km (70 sq miles) French nameLa Tortuela tɔrty
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Far Tortuga by Peter Matthiessen – An incredible book in form and substance.
The local name for this turtle is tortuga blanca; it is sought for its meat.
They shortly after took possession of Tortuga, which they found to be a tropical region indeed, but no paradise.
Natives of the coastal lowlands tell of another "tortuga de la tierra" besides Geoemyda rubida.
We made it hot, and so they marooned us: me on a dry Tortuga cay, and him in an oarless boat.
That is a tortuga, or land-tortoise, tracing its singular double trail.
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