Pioneering in Cuba : a narrative of the settlement of La Gloria, the first…

"Pioneering in Cuba" by James M. Adams is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book narrates the experiences of the first American colony established in Cuba, focusing on La Gloria and the early challenges faced by the pioneers as they attempted to create a new life in a foreign land. It blends personal stories with observations about the environment, the local people, and the trials of colonization. The opening of the narrative introduces the reader to the arrival of the colonists in Nuevitas Harbor as they disembark from the steamer "Yarmouth". The text vividly portrays their excited yet daunting first impressions of the Cuban landscape, emphasizing the contrast between the picturesque view from the sea and the mud-strewn reality upon landing. Adams describes the colonists—a diverse group representing various states and backgrounds—who arrive with hopes of establishing their new home but soon confront the harsh realities of their new environment. The initial chapters set the stage for their journey towards settling in La Gloria, detailing their early interactions with local Cubans and the physical hardships encountered on their path. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Adams, James Meade, 1862-1928
LoC No. a11002539
Title Pioneering in Cuba : a narrative of the settlement of La Gloria, the first American colony in Cuba, and the early experiences of the pioneers
Credits Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class F1751: History of the Americas: West Indies. Cuba
Subject Americans -- Cuba
Category Text
eBook-No. 33617
Release Date
Last Update May 5, 2018
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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