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100	1		_aBallou, Maturin M. _q(Maturin Murray), _d1820-1895
245	1	0	_aHistory of Cuba; or, Notes of a Traveller in the Tropics : _bBeing a Political, Historical, and Statistical Account of the Island, from its First Discovery to the Present Time
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-06-14
508			_aProduced by Julia Miller, Jane Hyland 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"History of Cuba; or, Notes of a Traveller in the Tropics" by Maturin M. Ballou is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work combines the author’s firsthand observations during his travels to Cuba with an exploration of the island's political and historical context from its discovery to the contemporary era of the author's visit. The text delves into the rich and often tumultuous history of Cuba, discussing its colonial past, native inhabitants, and the underlying political tensions between Cuba and Spain." "The opening of the book sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of Cuba’s early history, beginning with its discovery by Christopher Columbus and the subsequent colonization by the Spanish. Ballou describes the native population's initial interactions with the Spaniards and the harsh realities of colonization, including the introduction of the slave trade and the oppression of the indigenous people. It outlines how Spain’s governance has evolved, marked by unique characters such as Velasquez and later captain-generals, while hinting at the brewing discontent among the Cubans. The author’s journalistic style and personal narratives contribute to a vibrant portrayal of the island, inviting readers to further investigate Cuba's complex identity and the conditions leading to its political strife." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aCuba -- History
653			_aCuba -- Description and travel
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32812
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