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The History of Cuba, vol. 1

The narrative traces the island's development from its natural and pre-Columbian conditions through European discovery and colonization to the emergence of a sovereign nation. It describes climate, fertile soils, mineral and agricultural wealth, including widely used and prized crops, and an abundance of excellent harbors that confer strategic maritime importance between continents and oceans. The account reviews early voyages and settlement, the Spanish-derived origins of the population, and the prolonged political and social forces that delayed nationhood until a rapid transformation in a brief modern span, emphasizing the interplay of geography, resources, and human agency in that evolution.

By Willis Fletcher Johnson
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The narrative traces the island's development from its natural and pre-Columbian conditions through European discovery and colonization to the emergence of a sovereign nation. It describes climate, fertile soils, mineral and agricultural wealth, including widely used and prized crops, and an abundance of excellent harbors that confer strategic maritime importance between continents and oceans. The account reviews early voyages and settlement, the Spanish-derived origins of the population, and the prolonged political and social forces that delayed nationhood until a rapid transformation in a brief modern span, emphasizing the interplay of geography, resources, and human agency in that evolution.

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Willis Fletcher Johnson

Willis Fletcher Johnson was an American author and historian known for his extensive writings on American history and notable historical figures. His works include the philosophical treatise "My country, 'tis of thee!" which offers a reflective view on the United States' past and present, and the detailed account of the Johnstown Flood, capturing the disaster's impact on the community. Johnson also authored a multi-volume history of Cuba, contributing to the understanding of its historical context. His biographies, such as that of General William Tecumseh Sherman, further illustrate his focus on significant American personalities and events.

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