Cuba Past and Present

Name: Cuba Past and Present
Author: Richard Davey

By Richard Davey

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The author presents a compact survey of the island's geography and natural features, followed by chapters on population and a concise political history that traces recent unrest and its origins. Detailed city sketches of Havana, Matanzas, Cienfuegos, Trinidad, and Santiago are combined with accounts of plantation economy, staple crops, and daily life. Anecdotes and local curiosities appear in a chapter of miscellaneous stories, and a comparative island vignette offers contrast. Appendices reconstruct the early life of Christopher Columbus from archival sources and assemble unpublished West Indian documents and notes from a colonial exhibition.

About the Author

Richard Davey

Richard Davey was a British author and historian known for his works that delve into historical narratives and biographical accounts. His notable book, "A History of Mourning," explores the cultural practices surrounding grief and loss. Davey also contributed to the understanding of Tudor history with titles such as "The Nine Days' Queen, Lady Jane Grey, and Her Times," which examines the life of the young queen and the political turmoil of her era. His writings often reflect a keen interest in the lives of historical figures and the societal contexts in which they lived.