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Porto Rico: The Land of the Rich Port

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Puerto Rico was acquired by the United States in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. This volume was written in 1903 as Book XII in the series “The World and Its Peoples.” The series was intended for young people, but this work would be fun listening for those of any age interested in what Puerto Rico was like in the early 20th century. Intended to familiarize people in the U.S. with their new territory, topics include the island’s people, geography, climate, flora, fauna, and schools. There is also some coverage of Puerto Rican history and the new government established under U.S. rule. (Summary by Verla Viera) (4 hr 40 min)

Chapters

Preface

4:48

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Chapter I: The Island Outlines

11:19

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Chapter II: Odd Sights in Porto Rico

16:54

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Chapter III: The People - Their Home life

11:06

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Chapter IV: The People - Their Recreations

9:54

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Chapter V: Mountains, Plains, and Caves

14:12

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Chapter VI: Rivers and Soil

13:45

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Chapter VII: Climate, Rainfall, Hurricanes

13:54

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Chapter VIII: The Three Great Staples

20:31

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Chapter IX: Other Tropical Plants

12:44

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Chapter X: Forests and Minerals

11:03

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Chapter XI: Animals, Insects, and Fish

10:57

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Chapter XII: The Cities of the Coast

22:58

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Chapter XIII: Inland Towns

13:15

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Chapter XIV: Roads

10:58

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Chapter XV: The First American Census

7:33

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Chapter XVI: The Schools of Porto Rico

15:46

Read by Richard Stibbard

Chapter XVII: Money and the Exchange of Coin

6:09

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Chapter XVIII: In Possession of the Island

8:41

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Chapter XIX: Setting up the New Government

16:55

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Chapter XX: The Early Inhabitants

13:21

Read by Matt Stiner

Chapter XXI: Historical Sketch

8:44

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Chapter XXII: Relics of the War with Spain

4:57

Read by Richard Stibbard