History of Cuba; or, Notes of a Traveller in the Tropics : Being a Political, Historical, and Statistical Account of the Island, from its First Discovery to the Present Time

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ballou, Maturin M. (Maturin Murray), 1820-1895.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"History of Cuba; or, Notes of a Traveller in the Tropics" by Maturin M. Ballou is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work combines the author's firsthand observations during his travels to Cuba with an exploration of the island's political and historical context from its discovery to the contemporary era of the author's visit. The text delves into the rich and often tumultuous history of Cuba, discussing its colonial past, native inhabitants, and the underlying political tensions between Cuba and Spain." "The opening of the book sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of Cuba's early history, beginning with its discovery by Christopher Columbus and the subsequent colonization by the Spanish. Ballou describes the native population's initial interactions with the Spaniards and the harsh realities of colonization, including the introduction of the slave trade and the oppression of the indigenous people. It outlines how Spain's governance has evolved, marked by unique characters such as Velasquez and later captain-generals, while hinting at the brewing discontent among the Cubans. The author's journalistic style and personal narratives contribute to a vibrant portrayal of the island, inviting readers to further investigate Cuba's complex identity and the conditions leading to its political strife." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Julia Miller, Jane Hyland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-06-14