Letters From the Havana, During the Year 1820 - Containing an Account of Present State of Island of Cuba,

Klappentext Robert Francis Jameson was the British Commissioner of Arbitration stationed in Cuba between 1819 and 1823. This volume, first published in 1821, contains his observations of Cuba, recorded during his year-long stay in Havana in 1820. Jameson provides a comprehensive description of Cuban society and a detailed account of the city of Havana, illustrating the stark differences between the classes in Havana society. At this time, Cuba was the world's leading producer of sugar cane, and totally dependent on slave labour and the slave trade. Jameson discusses the impact of slavery on the Cuban economy and the advantages and disadvantages of emancipation. He also discusses Cuba's constitutional history and contemporary economy, exploring the effects of Ferdinand VII's opening of Havana to foreign trade. Written in the form of letters to an anonymous recipient, this volume provides a valuable and fascinating picture of contemporary Cuban society. Zusammenfassung Robert Francis Jameson was the British Commissioner of Arbitration stationed in Cuba between 1819 and 1823. This volume! first published in 1821! contains his observations on Cuban society! and provides a valuable picture of an economy totally dependent on slave labour at a time when abolition had already begun. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Slavery; 3. Re-establishment of the constitution; 4. Population of the Havana; 5. Foundation of the Havana; 6. Country round the Havana described; 7. Climate of Cuba.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Francis Jameson, Jameson Robert Francis
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.12.2010
• EAN: 9781108024402
• ISBN: 978-1-108-02440-2
• No. of pages: 152
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Slavery and Abolition
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Diaries, letters & journals, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Diaries & Journals, Cuba, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Letters, HISTORY / Caribbean & West Indies / Cuba, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, History of the Americas, Diaries, letters and journals