R.A. VAN MIDDELDYKR. A. Van Middeldyk was a Puerto Rican historian and author best known for his writings on the island's history. He was born on August 13, 1857, and died on July 14, 1925. His writing assists people in connecting with and understanding one another. Vn Middeldyk's work provides an in-depth historical history of Puerto Rico, beginning with its indigenous origins and progressing through colonial times under Spanish power and annexation by the United States after the Spanish-American War. Read More Read Less