"The History of Cuba; or, Notes of a Traveler in the Tropics: A Political, Historical, and Statistical Sketch of the Island from Its First Discovery to the Present Time" is an extended description of the book by the American writer Maturin M. Ballou. In this book, he provides the reader with an in-depth study of the history and political state of Cuba, noting important events in the history of the island from the time of its discovery by Christopher Columbus to the present day. The author reveals to the reader the multifacetedness of Cuban culture, geographical features and economic realities, which allows a better understanding of the important place played by this island in world history. Due to its detail and depth of analysis, the book "The History of Cuba; or, Notes of a Traveler in the Tropics" is a source of valuable information for both historians and lovers of political and cultural geography.