publication 1896; hardbound, 758 pages; very good condition with unmarked pages, except for "Presented to" page of original owner in 1898 (pic); minimal ageing of pages; burgundy boards very good with minimal fading; no dust jacket.
 
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Originally written to promote the cause of the Cubans in their revolution against Spain, and published in 1896, two years before the Spanish-American War.  Subtitled "A Complete Record of Spanish Tyranny and Oppression; Scenes of Violence and Bloodshed; Daring Deeds of Cuban Heroes and Patriots".
 
"Full account of our war with Spain, including Admiral Dewey's Great Naval victory at Manila; Destruction of Cervera's fleet; Downfall of Santiago; Invasion and capture of Porto Rico; Events to the end of the War..."
 
Written by Senor Gonzalo de Quesada, Charge d'Affaires of the Republic of Cuba, at Washington, D.C. and Henry Davenport Northrop, the well known author.