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050 4 _aF1951
100 1 _aHall, A. D.
_q(Arthur D.)
245 1 0 _aPorto Rico: Its History, Products and Possibilities
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-01-16
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"Porto Rico: Its History, Products and Possibilities" by A. D. Hall is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the rich history, resources, and potential of Porto Rico, particularly in the context of its recent transition to American possession following the Spanish-American War. It focuses on the island's past, including its indigenous population, colonial struggles, and prospects for development. The opening of the work discusses the significance of Porto Rico, highlighting its fertile land and rich history, which dates back to Christopher Columbus's discovery in 1493. Hall asserts that misconceptions about the island's value have persisted, particularly in comparison to Cuba. He provides detailed descriptions of the island's aboriginal inhabitants, their culture, and their interactions with Spanish colonizers, illustrating the tragic consequences of conquest and colonization, including the decline of the native population due to exploitation and violence. This introductory chapter sets the stage for further exploration of the island's geography, economy, and cultural identity as it moves into an era of American governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPuerto Rico -- Description and travel
653 _aPuerto Rico -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30987
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