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 historical book written by Frederick Upham Adams. It tells the story of the United Fruit Company, a corporation that played a significant role in the development of Central America and the Caribbean in the early 20th century. The book covers the company's origins, its expansion into the tropics, and its influence on the region's economy and politics. The author describes the challenges that the company faced, including...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417914726
• ISBN13: 9781417914722
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"