Porto Rico: Its History, Products and Possibilities by A. D. Hall
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"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.)
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| Author | Hall, A. D. (Arthur D.) |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 03002717 |
| Title | Porto Rico: Its History, Products and Possibilities |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1951: West Indies local history: Puerto Rico |
| Subject | Puerto Rico -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Puerto Rico -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30987 |
| Release Date | Jan 16, 2010 |
| Last Update | Aug 23, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 443 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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