Copyrighted 1898
by
Street & Smith.
CONTENTS.
| CHAPTER | PAGE | |
| [I] | —The Aborigines of Porto Rico | [7] |
| [II] | —Struggles of the Past | [18] |
| [III] | —Topography and Climate | [27] |
| [IV] | —Population and Towns | [36] |
| [V] | —Resources | [42] |
| [VI] | —Manners and Customs | [53] |
| [VII] | —The Dawn of Freedom | [69] |
| [VIII] | —Naval Lessons Taught by the War | [77] |
| [IX] | —What Our Army Achieved | [88] |
| [X] | —How the Porto Ricans Received Us | [104] |
| [XI] | —Our Claim to Porto Rico | [128] |
| [XII] | —What the Possession of Porto Rico Will Mean | [ 143] |
PORTO RICO.
CHAPTER I.
THE ABORIGINES OF PORTO RICO.
Porto Rico, or Puerto Rico, as it is sometimes called, has lately become of the first importance in the eyes of the world. To Americans it has assumed special interest, as it is now practically in the possession of the United States, and sooner or later will be represented by a new star in our beautiful flag, that flag which recently, by the magnificent exploits of our navy and army, has assumed a greater importance than ever among the standards of the universe.
Uncle Sam will certainly find this beautiful and fertile island a most valuable possession, every foot of which he could sell at a large substantial price, if he chose to do so.