Two Great Books in One Volume
Cuba's Fight for Freedom
And War with Spain
A Comprehensive, Accurate and Thrilling History of the Spanish Kingdom And Its Latest and Fairest Colony; The Long Struggle of Cuba for Freedom and Independence; The Intervention of the United States And the Fierce War with Spain That Followed
A Record of Oppression and Patriotism, of Cruelty and Valor, And above All the Triumph of the Stars & Stripes
Profusely Illustrated
By Henry Houghton Beck
FIRST EDITION
ILLUSTRATED
This is a fantastic reference of 19th century Cuba. Topics include: Columbus's explorations in Cuba, the extinction of the natives, the general view of the island, climate etc., the industries of Cuba including coffee and sugar, the government of Cuba, outbreak of the 10 years war in 1868, the Declaration of Independence, savage methods of Spanish soldiers, arrogant conduct of the Spanish towards Americans and the English, the close of the 10 years war, beginning of the revolution in 1895, McKinley's involvement, beginning of the war with Spain, the blockade of Habana, the voyage of the Oregon, etc.
Publisher: Globe Bible Publishing Company, Philadelphia
Copyright: 1898