Cuba and her people of to-day : an account of the history and progress of the island previous to its independence; a description of its physical features; a study of its people; and, in particular, an examination of its present political conditions, its industries, natural resources, and prospects; together with information and suggestions designed to aid the prospective investor or settler . Shortly after-wards, Philip the Second of Spain ordered theconstruction of the Punta and Morro forts, forthe protection of the harbor, and at about thesame time the official residence of the governorof th
Cuba and her people of to-day : an account of the history and progress of the island previous to its independence; a description of its physical features; a study of its people; and, in particular, an examination of its present political conditions, its industries, natural resources, and prospects; together with information and suggestions designed to aid the prospective investor or settler . Shortly after-wards, Philip the Second of Spain ordered theconstruction of the Punta and Morro forts, forthe protection of the harbor, and at about thesame time the official residence of the governorof the Island was transferred from Santiagode Cuba to Habana. In 1650, the population of Habana washardly more than three thousand, but in thefollowing two or three decades it doubled, ow-ing to a large immigration of Spaniards fromJamaica. During this period, the City rose tobe the commercial centre of the Spanish-Amer-ican possessions and the principal rendezvousof the royal fleets that carried on the trademonopoly between Spain and America. Thewalls enclosing the City were commenced in1671 and finished thirty years later. The Citywas frequently threatened by English squad-rons, and actually captured in 1762. At theclose of the Seven Years War Habana wasrestored to Spain in exchange for the short period of the British occupation,during which the port was thrown open, greatly. LA FUERZA, HABANA. The Capital of Cuba 251 stimulated the trade of the City and the gen-eral commerce of the Island. The modern his-tory of Habana dates from this event. A map of the City at the beginning of thenineteenth century strikingly illustrates itsrapid growth. Then the residences were al-most all intramuras, or within the walls. Largeestancias and Jiuertas occupied ground whichis now intersected by paved streets, and cov-ered with substantial buildings. Even in thepast decade a marked change has taken place,amounting to complete transformation in cer-tain sections. The improvements have
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