"Due South; or, Cuba Past and Present" by Maturin M. Ballou, is a late 1800s account of the author's travels to the Caribbean, mainly Cuba, to see its people, ways of life, and place in the world which highlighting the beauty of nature. At its heart, the story begins with a stark contrast when leaving frigid Boston in the middle of a blizzard, he makes his way to Nassau, where he observes the stunning environment of the Bahama Islands, commenting on its distinctive plant and animal life, and gives us a picture of the local environment. He thinks about the financial status of the islands, mentioning the traces of a previously prosperous society, the effect of piracy, and the problems encountered by the local people in the middle of unrest. The book shows a mix of personal stories, descriptions, and social studies and the author's account and sets the stage for a more travel into Cuba.
Due South; or, Cuba Past and Present
By Maturin M. (Maturin Murray) Ballou
A journey from snowy Boston leads to a sun-soaked Cuba filled with captivating beauty, struggling communities, and a complex history waiting to be uncovered.
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About the AuthorMaturin Murray Ballou was a writer and publisher in 19th-century Boston, Massachusetts. He co-founded Gleason's Pictorial, was the first editor of the Boston Daily Globe, and wrote numerous travel books and works of popular fiction.
Maturin Murray Ballou was a writer and publisher in 19th-century Boston, Massachusetts. He co-founded Gleason's Pictorial, was the first editor of the Boston Daily Globe, and wrote numerous travel books and works of popular fiction.
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