Historical Bibliography Updated: June 16, 2026
Descripcion de diferentes piezas de historia natura, las mas del ramo maritimo.
Publication Details
Havana, 1787 CE.
The first scientific book printed in Cuba. The striking illustrations are by the author's son, and depict fish, turtles, and crustacieans observed along the Cuban shoreline. The final section contains three alarming illsutrations of an enslaved man identified as Domingo Fernández, who is suffering from scrotal lymphedema.
Digital facsimile from Biodiversity Heritage Library at this link.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #13908 |
| Permanent Link | https://hom-sveltekit.fly.dev/entry/16200 |
| External URL | descripcion-de-diferentes-piezas-de-historia-natura-las-mas-del-ramo-maritimo |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Havana