Puerto Rico and Its Resources (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Frederick A. Ober

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332798402 ISBN 13: 9780332798400

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore Puerto Rico and Its Resources

Discover a detailed portrait of an island’s geography, governance, and everyday life, from roads and towns to population and economy.

This historical guide surveys the island’s terrain and infrastructure, noting road quality, bridges, and travel routes that connect coastal ports with inland towns. It also reflects on colonial governance, social change, and the mix of people and languages shaping Puerto Rico’s past. Readers will encounter a snapshot of agricultural products, trade patterns, and the key role of sugar, coffee, tobacco, and livestock in the island’s economy.

• Road networks and travel routes across towns like San Juan, Ponce, Mayagüez, and Arecibo, with practical observations on terrain and accessibility.
• Demographic and cultural context, including population growth, racial composition, and education levels during the period described.
• Economic activity and trade, highlighting how agriculture and imports from the United States influenced daily life.
• A look at governance under Spanish rule and the transitional moments as the island experienced social and economic change.

Ideal for readers of historical geography, Latin American studies, and those curious about the development of Caribbean island economies and infrastructures in a colonial context.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332798402
• ISBN 13: 9780332798400
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 355