To Cuba and Back

Join abolitionist Richard Henry Dana as he explores 1859 Cuba, uncovering the realities of slavery on sugar plantations involving Black Africans and Chinese laborers, as well as exposing a corrupt prison system. His journey provides a detailed look into Cuban society, institutions, and the ongoing attempts by the United States to expand or annex Cuba for slavery purposes, set against the backdrop of a nation still under Spanish rule. Dana’s observations offer a compelling snapshot of a society grappling with the morality and politics of slavery on the eve of significant American historical changes.