Porto Rico: The Land of the Rich Port

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By Listen TheBook Posted on Jun 1, 2023

In Category - History, Social Science (Culture & Anthropology)

Authors: Joseph B. Seabury In Year : 1903

Book Language: English

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Preface
Chapter I: The Island Outlines
Chapter II: Odd Sights in Porto Rico
Chapter III: The People - Their Home life
Chapter IV: The People - Their Recreations
Chapter V: Mountains, Plains, and Caves
Chapter VI: Rivers and Soil
Chapter VII: Climate, Rainfall, Hurricanes
Chapter VIII: The Three Great Staples
Chapter IX: Other Tropical Plants
Chapter X: Forests and Minerals
Chapter XI: Animals, Insects, and Fish
Chapter XII: The Cities of the Coast
Chapter XIII: Inland Towns
Chapter XIV: Roads
Chapter XV: The First American Census
Chapter XVI: The Schools of Porto Rico
Chapter XVII: Money and the Exchange of Coin
Chapter XVIII: In Possession of the Island
Chapter XIX: Setting up the New Government
Chapter XX: The Early Inhabitants
Chapter XXI: Historical Sketch
Chapter XXII: Relics of the War with Spain

Puerto Rico was acquired by the United States in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. This volume was written in 1903 as Book XII in the series “The World and Its Peoples.” The series was intended for young people, but this work would be fun listening for those of any age interested in what Puerto Rico was like in the early 20th century. Intended to familiarize people in the U.S. with their new territory, topics include the island’s people, geography, climate, flora, fauna, and schools. There is also some coverage of Puerto Rican history and the new government established under U.S. rule. (Summary by Verla Viera)