Our War with Spain for Cuba's Freedom

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Our War with Spain for Cuba's Freedom

by Trumbull White

EN·~18 hours·125 chapters

Chapters

125 total
1

PICTORIAL HISTORY OF OUR WAR WITH SPAIN - A THRILLING ACCOUNT OF THE LAND AND NAVAL OPERATIONS OF AMERICAN SOLDIERS AND SAILORS IN OUR WAR WITH SPAIN, AND THE HEROIC STRUGGLES OF CUBAN PATRIOTS AGAINST SPANISH TYRANNY. - INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY OF CUBA, SPAIN, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, OUR ARMY AND NAVY, FIGHTING STRENGTH, COAST DEFENSES, AND OUR RELATIONS WITH OTHER NATIONS, ETC., ETC. - BY TRUMBULL WHITE, - THE WELL KNOWN AND POPULAR AUTHOR, HISTORIAN AND WAR CORRESPONDENT. - ELABORATELY ILLUSTRATED WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AND DRAWINGS OF BATTLES, ON SEA AND LAND, WAR SHIPS, ETC., FROM LIFE. - FREEDOM PUBLISHING CO.

0:46
2

PREFACE.

5:55
3

INTRODUCTION.

7:43
4

OUR WAR WITH SPAIN. - CHAPTER I. - A WAR FOR LIBERTY AND HUMANITY.

3:45
5

"REMEMBER THE MAINE."

3:49
6

TREACHEROUS DESTRUCTION OF THE MAINE.

3:19
7

PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS ACT.

1:52
8

SPAIN DEFIES AMERICA.

2:25
9

MARTIAL SPIRIT SPREADING.

2:42
10

FIRST GUNS ARE FIRED.

2:03

Description

This immersive narrative brings the Spanish‑American conflict to life, tracing the early land and naval engagements that pitted American forces against Spanish garrisons in the Caribbean. Richly illustrated with period photographs and detailed sketches, it paints a vivid picture of the island’s rugged terrain, bustling ports, and the fierce resolve of Cuban patriots fighting for freedom. The author also provides a concise overview of Cuba’s geography, history, and resources, setting the stage for the war’s outbreak.

Drawing on the eyewitness accounts of war correspondents, soldiers, and volunteers, the book offers a ground‑level view of the campaign—from daring machete charges to the tense blockade of Havana’s harbor. Listeners will hear the voices of those who risked capture and even death to report the realities of Spanish rule, including the harsh policies that spurred rebellion. By weaving together strategic analysis, personal stories, and vivid visual descriptions, the work paints a compelling portrait of a nation on the brink of change.

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Language

en

Duration

~18 hours (1093K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2003-07-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Trumbull White

1868–1941

A globe-trotting journalist and editor, he turned first-hand reporting and restless curiosity into vivid books about war, travel, and the wider world. His career ranged from newspapers and magazines to ambitious works of popular history and exploration.

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