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In Cuba With Shafter (1899)

In Cuba With Shafter (1899)

Miley, John David

Paperback

Caribbean History20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1166599671
ISBN13: 9781166599676
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 264
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In Cuba With Shafter is a historical book written by John David Miley, first published in 1899. The book provides a detailed account of the Spanish-American War and the American invasion of Cuba led by General William Rufus Shafter. Miley, who was a chaplain in the United States Army during the war, offers a firsthand perspective of the events that took place during the campaign.The book begins with an overview of the political situation in Cuba at the time and the reasons behind the American intervention. Miley then describes the military preparations and the landing of American troops in Cuba. He provides vivid descriptions of the battles and skirmishes that took place, including the famous battle of San Juan Hill.Throughout the book, Miley offers insights into the personalities of the key figures involved in the campaign, including General Shafter and his subordinates. He also describes the experiences of the soldiers, including their living conditions and the challenges they faced on the battlefield.In addition to its historical value, In Cuba With Shafter is also a personal account of Miley's own experiences during the war. He describes his interactions with the soldiers and officers, as well as his own emotional reactions to the events he witnessed.Overall, In Cuba With Shafter is a fascinating and informative book that offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in American military history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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