"Cuba in War Time" by Richard Harding Davis is a historical narrative that looks at the harsh conditions of Cuba as it fought for freedom from Spain in the buildup of the Spanish-American War. Davis paints a clear picture of how the war affected Cuban society, highlighting the strategies used by the Spanish military and the suffering of the Cuban people. He describes the fortifications the Spanish built and the setup of the island into military zones. The book introduces us to Cuban people displaced by conflict, forced to relocate because of the Spanish military, and follows the freedom fighters struggling to survive in a devastated countryside. With this account, Davis captures the grim reality of war and challenges readers to see the devastating impact of imperialism.
Cuba in War Time
By Richard Harding Davis
Witness the heart-wrenching struggle of a nation fighting for its freedom.
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About the AuthorRichard Harding Davis was an American journalist and writer of fiction and drama, known foremost as the first American war correspondent to cover the Spanish–American War, the Second Boer War, and World War I. His writing greatly assisted the political career of Theodore Roosevelt. He also played a major role in the evolution of the American magazine. His influence extended to the world of fashion, and he is credited with making the clean-shaven look popular among men at the turn of the 20th century.
Richard Harding Davis was an American journalist and writer of fiction and drama, known foremost as the first American war correspondent to cover the Spanish–American War, the Second Boer War, and World War I. His writing greatly assisted the political career of Theodore Roosevelt. He also played a major role in the evolution of the American magazine. His influence extended to the world of fashion, and he is credited with making the clean-shaven look popular among men at the turn of the 20th century.
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