CUBA: Rambles by Land and Warer, or, Notes of Travel in Cuba and Mexico, Including a Canoe Voyage up the River Panuco and Researches among the Ruins of Tamaulipasby B M Norman. 1845. 216p The text discusses the lush landscapes and vibrant life in the suburbs of Havana and the interior of Cuba, highlighting the beauty of gardens, sugar and coffee plantations, and the rich biodiversity of forests and birds. It reflects on the historical significance of Cuba, particularly in relation to Columbus's discoveries, and emphasizes the contrast between the region's natural wealth and the social issues of slavery and