ABSTRACT
Discovered by Columbus', explored by Sebastian; invaded by Velasquez; and defended by Ilatuey, a Cacique.— Anecdotes o f TIatuey and the Indians.— Ilatuey defeated, and. retires to the forests.— Taken, and, burnt alive.— The Island, subdued by Velasquez.— U?isuccessfully at tacked by Admiral Vernon in 174*1.— Settlement and wealth o f the Havannah.— Expedition against it, under Lord Albemarle and Admiral Eococke.— Forces employed. — Progress o f the expedition.—Commencement, progress, distresses attendant on, danger, and final termination o f the siege.— Treasures found, in the city, and. importance o f the acquisition.— Restored to Spain by treaty.—Subse quent state o f defence.— Conjectures on its future destiny. —Extent, situation, natural advantages, harbours, towns, appearance, productions, and state o f adtivation.—Num ber and complexion o f the inhabitants.—Animals.— Bloodhounds; origin, mode o f rearing, feeding, train ing, and exercising them.— Purposes to which they are professedly and actually applied.— Barbarities prac tised.— State o f religion.
