02327cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000100010610000500011624500880016626400510025430000470030533600260035233700260037833800360040450000310044050800660047152013040053753400450184165300270188670000400191385600430195399900170199612272UtSlPG20260610133307.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF19511 aVan Middeldyk, R. A.q(Rudolph Adams),d1832-14aThe History of Puerto Rico :bFrom the Spanish Discovery to the American Occupation 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-05-01  aProduced by Jayam Subramanian and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"The History of Puerto Rico" by R. A. Van Middeldyk is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles Puerto Rico's complex history, from its discovery by Columbus in the late 15th century to the early 20th century, focusing on the Spanish colonial period. It delves into the social, economic, and political dynamics of the island, highlighting the impact of colonial rule on the indigenous population and the nature of Spanish governance.  The opening of the book provides a detailed context regarding the significance of Puerto Rico in the broader narrative of American imperialism and colonial history. It introduces the preface, emphasizing the importance of understanding Puerto Rico's past, particularly under Spanish governance, which has often been overlooked in American historical narratives. The text outlines the island's transition from Spanish to American control after the Spanish-American War, setting the stage for a closer examination of events, figures, and social conditions that defined Puerto Rico's history over centuries. The author's intent is to present an accurate and comprehensive history that reflects the unique experiences of Puerto Ricans amidst colonial struggles and changes in governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPuerto Rico -- History1 aBrumbaugh, Martin Grove,d1862-193040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12272  c53690d53690