An Account Of The Present State Of The Island Of Puerto Rico (1834) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436767491)

""An Account of the Present State of the Island of Puerto Rico"" is a historical book written by George Dawson Flinter in 1834. The book provides a detailed description of the island of Puerto Rico during the early 19th century, including its geography, climate, economy, government, culture, and society. Flinter's account is based on his personal observations and research, as well as on the reports of other travelers and officials. The book covers a wide range of topics, such as the island's natural resources, agriculture, trade, transportation, education, religion, and politics. Flinter also discusses the social and racial dynamics of Puerto Rico, including the relationships between the Spanish colonizers, the African slaves, and the indigenous Ta������no people. Overall, ""An Account of the Present State of the Island of Puerto Rico"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of this important Caribbean island during a pivotal period of its development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Dawson Flinter
ISBN-10: 1436767490
ISBN-13: 9781436767491
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 404
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.83d