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100 1 _aForbes-Lindsay, C. H.,
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245 1 0 _aCuba 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 settler
246 1 _aCuba and Her People of Today
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-07-26
505 0 _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.
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCuba
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59985
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