02407cam a22003253u 4500 35872 UtSlPG 20260610133823.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 01021426 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F1751 Davey, Richard, 1848-1915 Cuba Past and Present Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-04-14 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "Cuba Past and Present" by Richard Davey is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work offers a thorough exploration of Cuba's geography, history, and culture, reflecting the author's observations during a visit to the island as well as collected insights from various sources. In particular, it seeks to document the complex dynamics of Cuban society, including the impact of Spanish colonization and the island's rich natural resources. The opening of the book begins with a detailed description of Cuba, highlighting its significance as the largest and wealthiest island in the West Indian Archipelago, often referred to as the "Pearl of the Antilles." Davey elaborates on its geography, noting the distinguishing features of its landscape, such as the Sierra Maestra mountain range and the unique aspects of its flora and fauna. He introduces the historical context that has shaped Cuba, including the importance of agriculture in its economy, particularly the cultivation of sugar, tobacco, and coffee. The author's keen observations set the stage for a deeper discussion of Cuba's socio-political landscape and its historical evolution, aimed at offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the island at a critical time in its history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Cuba -- History Cuba -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35872 76715 76715