03053cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000100011910000340012924503990016324600330056226400510059530000470064633600260069333700260071933800360074550000310078150503540081250801830116652012810134953400450263065300090267585600430268459985UtSlPG20260610134400.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a11030055  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF17511 aForbes-Lindsay, C. H.,d1860-10aCuba and Her People of To-day :bAn account of the history and progress of the island previous to its independence; a description of its physical features; a study of its people; and, in particular, an examination of its present political conditions, its industries, natural resources, and prospects; together with information and suggestions designed to aid the prospective investor or settler1 aCuba and Her People of Today 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-07-260 aPreface -- The Island of Cuba -- The history of Cuba -- Cuba in transition -- The people of the country -- The condition of Cuba -- The future of Cuba -- Cuba's sugar industry -- Cuba's tobacco industry -- Cuba's mineral resources -- Latent agricultural wealth -- Future farming in Cuba -- The capital of Cuba -- The provinces of Cuba -- Appendices.  aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"Cuba and Her People of To-day" by C. H. Forbes-Lindsay is a detailed historical account written in the early 20th century. The text aims to explore Cuba's history, geography, and the development of its people, particularly focusing on the social and political conditions leading up to and immediately following the island's independence. The book is particularly relevant for readers interested in understanding the factors influencing modern Cuba, including its industries and natural resources.  At the start of the book, the author introduces Cuba's geographical location and physical features, illustrating its significance for trade and commerce. Following this, Forbes-Lindsay addresses the pressing interest among Americans regarding Cuba's natural resources and industrial prospects, highlighting the influx of American investment and emigrants to the island. He notes the importance of understanding Cuba's historical context, geography, and conditions to grasp the current state of affairs, paving the way for a deeper exploration in the subsequent chapters. Overall, the opening portion emphasizes both the strategic advantages of Cuba and the new opportunities arising from changing political and economic landscapes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCuba40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59985