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Cuba (Classic Reprint): In War Time: In War Time (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Richard Harding Davis

 
9781331086253: Cuba (Classic Reprint): In War Time: In War Time (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

The book takes you inside Cuba during a time of war, seen through a traveling correspondent's eyes. Learn how forts, blockades, and shifting loyalties shape daily life and a nation under pressure.


From the intricate network of forts that fence cities to the slow march of armies across tropical landscapes, this account explains the mechanics of the conflict and the human stories within it. It blends on-the-ground observation with reflections on foreign intervention and the duties of a nation watching from a distance.



  • Discover how the fort systems create intimate borderlines around towns and restrict movement.

  • See what life aboard a troop transport looks like, from riding to dining and daily drills.

  • Understand the contrasts between Spanish troops, insurgents, and local civilians under siege.

  • Explore the author's perspective on American policy and its role in the Cuban crisis.


Ideal for readers of history and travel writing who want on-the-ground insight into a pivotal moment in Cuban history.

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Excerpt from Cuba: In War Time About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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