Porto Rico: Its History, Products and Possibilities

The author surveys the island’s history from its indigenous inhabitants through centuries of colonial struggle under Spanish administration. He examines topography, climate, population distribution, towns and natural resources, while critiquing administrative practices and social customs described as oppressive or corrupt. The narrative recounts recent naval and military operations and the local reception of American forces, then assesses the likely political and economic consequences of transfer to United States control, projecting prospects for development, increased productivity and changes in governance.