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Book SynopsisA travel diary with descriptions of Cuba that provide a firsthand view of the island's history.
Trade ReviewEminently readable. Little escapes Dimock's penetrating gaze, and political prejudice, class and racial divisions, the sugar economy, role of the Catholic Church, and slavery are all viewed through the optique of a Yankee superiority complex. -- John M. Kirk
A fascinating look at mid-19th-century Cuba. Dimock makes many interesting observations on the people, fauna, and culture of Cuba, but perhaps more revealing are the racist and jingoistic attitudes he reveals when arguing that the United States could make Cuba a vibrant, rich economy instead of the disaster he felt the Spanish and Cubans had made of it. * Library Journal *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 February 1859 Chapter 3 March 1859 Chapter 4 Bibliographical Essay: Selected Travel Titles
