This book is an official report on the commercial and industrial conditions of the island of Cuba, conducted by the United States government in 1899. It contains a wealth of statistical data, historical background, and analysis of the economic situation in Cuba, including trade, agriculture, mining, and transportation. This book is a valuable resource for historians, economists, and business professionals interested in the history and development of Cuba's economy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.