Our War with Spain for Cuba's Freedom

"Our War with Spain for Cuba's Freedom" by Trumbull White, is a historical narrative that immerses readers in the late 19th-century conflict between the United States and Spain over Cuba. The account chronicles the events leading up to American intervention, highlighting the themes of freedom and oppression. It captures the political and military actions while also providing insight into Cuban culture, history, and the suffering resulting from Spanish control. The narrative vividly describes the circumstances that led to the war, including the tragic sinking of the battleship USS Maine, which ignited public opinion and framed the conflict as a moral crusade to liberate Cuba from Spanish tyranny, along with the long-fought desire for Cuban Independence.