Chapter I

PAGE VOYAGE FROM NEW ORLEANS TO HAVANA.--DESCRIPTION OF THE CAPITAL OF CUBA, 21

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 Habaneros, 34