Letters Written in the Interior of Cuba: Between the Mountains of Arcana, to the East, and of Cusco, to the West, in the Months of February, March, April, and May, 1828 (Classic Reprint)

This book collects the author’s letters written during his travels in Cuba, offering a close examination of slavery on the island as well as insights into Cuban culture and society during the period shortly after Cuba gained independence from Haiti. While the letters reveal the author to be a compassionate critic of the treatment of enslaved people, he also had a strong faith in the potential of Cubans to resist oppression and become a prosperous and independent nation. The book also provides detailed descriptions of the island’s lush natural environment, its beautiful coastal areas, and thriving cities. Among its many insights into the complexities of Cuban society, this book shines in its description of the diversity among its enslaved population, distinguishing them by tribe, cultural practices, and the strategies they used to resist their enslavement. This book is a rich resource for historical analysis of Cuba in the early 19th century. Read more