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100 1 _aJohnson, Willis Fletcher,
_d1857-1931
245 1 4 _aThe History of Cuba, vol. 1
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 2010-10-08
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The History of Cuba, vol. 1" by Willis Fletcher Johnson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide a comprehensive narrative of Cuba's past, focusing on both the land’s historical significance and the development of its people. The initial chapters delve into the pivotal moments of discovery and early interactions between Columbus and the island, setting the stage for Cuba's complex colonial history. The opening of the book recounts the initial landing of Christopher Columbus in Cuba on October 28, 1492, and emphasizes the island's historical significance as a key landmark in the history of the Western Hemisphere. Columbus's first impressions of Cuba's lush landscapes and the native populace are detailed, capturing his misconceptions about the island's riches and its supposed connections to Asia. As he explores the island along the northern coast, Columbus's interactions with the natives and his misinterpretations of their knowledge further illustrate the complexities underlying the historical narrative of Cuba. The text paints a vivid picture of the foundational moments of Cuba's entry into global history, making it a crucial introduction to the broader themes of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCuba -- History
653 _aCuba -- Economic conditions
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33847
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