Chapter 6

Geographical. -- A Remarkable Weed. -- Turtle-Hunting. -- Turtle-Steaks in Olden Times. -- The Gulf Stream. -- Deep-Sea Soundings. -- Mountain Range of Cuba. -- Curious Geological Facts. -- Subterranean Caverns. -- Wild Animals. -- The Rivers of the Island. -- Fine Harbors. -- Historic Memories of the Caribbean Sea. -- Sentinel of the Gulf. -- Importance of the Position. -- Climate. -- Hints for Invalids. -- Matanzas. -- Execution of a Patriot. -- Valley of Yumuri; Caves of Bellamar; Puerto Principe; Cardenas. 102