The Conquest of the Tropics: The Story of the Creative Enterprises Conducted by the United Fruit Company

by Frederick Upham Adams

Book Overview

The Conquest of the Tropics is a book written by Frederick Upham Adams that tells the story of the United Fruit Company and its efforts to develop and exploit tropical regions in Central and South America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book provides a detailed account of the company's history, from its founding in 1899 to its expansion into new territories, including Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Guatemala. It also examines...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162741538
• ISBN13: 9781162741536
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"