Rambles by Land and Water; or, Notes of Travel in Cuba and Mexico

· 1860

Introductory remarks, 21 Departure from New Orleans, 23 Compagnons de Voyage, 24 Grumblers and grumbling, 24 Arrival at Havana, 25 Passports.--Harbor of Havana, 26 Fortifications.--Moro Castle, 27 The city, its houses, &c., 28 An American Sailor, 29 Society in Havana, 30 Barriers to social intercourse, 31 Individual hospitality, 32 Love of show, 33 Neatness of the Habañeros, 34 The Tacon Theatre, 35 The Fish Market, 36 The Cathedral 36 Its architecture--paintings--shrines, 37 Decline of Romanism, 38 The Tomb of Columbus, 39 The Inscription, 40 Reflections, 40 Burial, and removal of his remains, 41 Ceremonies of his last burial, 41 Reception of remains at Havana, 42 The funeral procession, 4…

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