Cuba and Her People of To-day by C. H. Forbes-Lindsay
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"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.)
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| Author | Forbes-Lindsay, C. H., 1860- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 11030055 |
| Title |
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 |
| Alternate Title | Cuba and Her People of Today |
| 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 www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1751: History of the Americas: West Indies. Cuba |
| Subject | Cuba |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59985 |
| Release Date | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Last Update | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 374 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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