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100 1 _aBallou, Maturin M.
_q(Maturin Murray),
_d1820-1895
245 1 0 _aDue South; or, Cuba Past and Present
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-09-29
508 _aProduced by Julia Miller, Ritu Aggarwal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.)
520 _a"Due South; or, Cuba Past and Present" by Maturin M. Ballou is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the author's observations during a voyage to the tropical regions, particularly focusing on Cuba, its people, culture, and political climate, while also highlighting the beauty of its landscape and flora. Ballou aims to present a comprehensive view of Cuba, intertwining his personal experiences with broader historical and social commentary. At the start of the book, the author recounts his departure from Boston amidst a snowstorm and his journey to Nassau, where he contrasts the cold northern climate with the tropical warmth he anticipates. He describes the enchanting beauty of the Bahama Islands, noting the diverse flora and fauna, and paints a vivid picture of the local atmosphere filled with colorful characters. Ballou reflects on the socioeconomic condition of the islands, mentioning the remnants of a once-thriving community, the influence of piracy, and the challenges the local population faces amidst political turmoil. This opening portion effectively sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Cuba, blending personal narrative with rich descriptions and social critique. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCuba
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30130
999 _c70978
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