Cuba and Her People of To-day : An account of the history and progress of the island previous to its independence; a description of its physical features; a study of its people; and, in particular, an examination of its present political conditions, its industries, natural resources, and prospects; together with information and suggestions designed to aid the prospective investor or settler

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Forbes-Lindsay, C. H., 1860-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Cuba and Her People of Today

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Cuba and Her People of To-day" by C. H. Forbes-Lindsay is a detailed historical account written in the early 20th century. The text aims to explore Cuba's history, geography, and the development of its people, particularly focusing on the social and political conditions leading up to and immediately following the island's independence. The book is particularly relevant for readers interested in understanding the factors influencing modern Cuba, including its industries and natural resources. At the start of the book, the author introduces Cuba's geographical location and physical features, illustrating its significance for trade and commerce. Following this, Forbes-Lindsay addresses the pressing interest among Americans regarding Cuba's natural resources and industrial prospects, highlighting the influx of American investment and emigrants to the island. He notes the importance of understanding Cuba's historical context, geography, and conditions to grasp the current state of affairs, paving the way for a deeper exploration in the subsequent chapters. Overall, the opening portion emphasizes both the strategic advantages of Cuba and the new opportunities arising from changing political and economic landscapes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Preface

The Island of Cuba

The history of Cuba

Cuba in transition

The people of the country

The condition of Cuba

The future of Cuba

Cuba's sugar industry

Cuba's tobacco industry

Cuba's mineral resources

Latent agricultural wealth

Future farming in Cuba

The capital of Cuba

The provinces of Cuba

Appendices.

Credits:

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 58.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-07-26