A comprehensive survey of the history, culture, and society of Cuba, written by Richard Patrick Boyle Davey, a British journalist and traveler. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the pre-Columbian era to the present day, and offers insights into the political, economic, and social challenges facing Cuba in the 21st century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.