Cuba Past and Present by Richard Davey
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"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.)
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| Author | Davey, Richard, 1848-1915 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 01021426 |
| Title | Cuba Past and Present |
| 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: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1751: History of the Americas: West Indies. Cuba |
| Subject | Cuba -- History |
| Subject | Cuba -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35872 |
| Release Date | Apr 14, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 773 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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