Relatively good first hand account from a time period and subject which is not covered very well in English. A worthwhile read if your interested in the subject and times. The best chapter is the death of Rodriguez.

Very well written with excellent illustrations by Frederick Remington. I was expecting this to be the Yellow Journalism I heard so much about leading to our involvement, but it seemed to be a bit more even handed as he was out and about and talked to everyone involved.

Interesting look at reporting that led to our involvement in 1898. Knowing the repercussions of writing like this adds to the experience. My copy contained illustrations by Frederic Remington, which were of Spaniards, because the author's movements were tightly controlled by the Spaniard, much like

The text that I keep returning to in this book is the chapter entitled 'The Death of Rodriguez'. a very powerful and emotional account of a Cuban rebels' execution by the Spanish during the Cuban War of Independence.

It is suggested by the editor that Davis went to Cuba as a non-interventionist, but soon morphed into an advocate of the insurrection, with biased coverage. Not sure I agree with the bias charge. He does point out atrocities by the rebels. He spent most of his time in Spanish controlled areas, and b