Cuba in War Time

In the waning years of Spanish rule, Cuba is a patchwork of tiny forts and restless villages, each stone a reminder of a war that seems endless. The island’s landscape is criss‑crossed by these defensive outposts, while the people—both the landed aristocracy and the hard‑working campesinos—find themselves pulled into a common struggle for independence. Economic hardship, a faltering sugar industry, and broken promises of reform have driven countless laborers from the fields onto the rebel trail.

The author, fresh from months of travel across four of Cuba’s six provinces, brings those frontline scenes to life with vivid detail and the striking illustrations of Frederic Remington. From makeshift field hospitals to skirmishes on hilltops, his letters and observations reveal the daily realities of soldiers, guerrillas, and civilians caught in the conflict. Listeners will hear a first‑hand account that blends strategic insight with human stories, painting a clear picture of a nation on the brink of change.