A Trip to Cuba

Name: A Trip to Cuba
Author: Julia Ward Howe

By Julia Ward Howe

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The author recounts a sea voyage to Cuba via Nassau and provides close observations of Havana and nearby towns, hotels, roads, and social life. Chapters describe arrival at the harbor, accommodations, meetings with local residents and fellow travelers, visits to plantations and a Jesuit college, drives around the countryside, and daily customs such as bathing, dining, and promenades. Practical details on transport, fares, and lodging mingle with reflections on education, religious institutions, and the legal and human realities of slavery in Cuba, concluding with farewells and impressions gathered during the trip.

About the Author

Julia Ward Howe

Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910) was an American author, poet, and social activist, best known for her role in the abolitionist movement and women's suffrage. She gained prominence with her poem "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," which became an anthem during the Civil War. Howe's literary contributions extend beyond poetry; her works include travel narratives such as "A Trip to Cuba" and essays that explore societal norms in "Is Polite Society Polite? and Other Essays." Additionally, she wrote biographical works, including a notable biography of Margaret Fuller. Throughout her life, Howe was a passionate advocate for social reform, leaving a lasting impact on American literature and activism.