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100 1 _aDavey, Richard,
_d1848-1915
245 1 0 _aCuba Past and Present
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-04-14
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"Cuba Past and Present" by Richard Davey is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work offers a thorough exploration of Cuba's geography, history, and culture, reflecting the author's observations during a visit to the island as well as collected insights from various sources. In particular, it seeks to document the complex dynamics of Cuban society, including the impact of Spanish colonization and the island's rich natural resources. The opening of the book begins with a detailed description of Cuba, highlighting its significance as the largest and wealthiest island in the West Indian Archipelago, often referred to as the "Pearl of the Antilles." Davey elaborates on its geography, noting the distinguishing features of its landscape, such as the Sierra Maestra mountain range and the unique aspects of its flora and fauna. He introduces the historical context that has shaped Cuba, including the importance of agriculture in its economy, particularly the cultivation of sugar, tobacco, and coffee. The author's keen observations set the stage for a deeper discussion of Cuba's socio-political landscape and its historical evolution, aimed at offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the island at a critical time in its history. (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/35872
999 _c76715
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