Bücher von Grover Flint

Marching with Gomez is a captivating book that chronicles the experiences of a war correspondent, Grover Flint, during his four-month stint with the Cuban Army. The book is a collection of field notes that Flint meticulously kept during his time with the army, providing an insightful and authentic account of the Cuban War of Independence. Through Flint's vivid descriptions, readers get a first-hand look at the day-to-day struggles of the Cuban soldiers, their tactics, and their determination to fight for their freedom. Flint's writing is raw and honest, revealing the harsh realities of war and the toll it takes on the soldiers and civilians alike. The book is not just a record of the war, but also a testament to the human spirit, resilience, and courage. Flint's observations of the Cuban people and their culture provide a unique perspective on the country and its people during a tumultuous time in its history. Overall, Marching with Gomez is a must-read for history buffs, war enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the human experience. Flint's writing is engaging and informative, offering a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Cuban history that is often overlooked.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.

A war correspondent's field note-book kept during four months with the Cuban Army, plus appendices covering such topics as social classes in Cuba, organization of the Cuban Army, and the effects of the modern Mauser bullet. From the introduction by the noted historian, John Fiske:"The visit of my son-in-law, Mr. Grover Flint, to Cuba, early in 1896, was made with the purpose of obtaining correct information as to what was going on in the island. A brief stay at Havana was enough to assure him that the information received in that city was likely to be anything but correct. He therefore made up his mind to break away and visit the insurgents, in order to satisfy himself by ocular inspection as to the various points upon which he wished to be informed. Some experience of life on the Plains as a soldier in the United States army had prepared him for the kind of adventures involved in the undertaking, and he had lived in Spain long enough to become familiar with the language, as well as with Spanish ideas and mental habits. Under these circumstances, and with exceptional opportunities for observation, he gathered the materials for the narrative which follows; in which his purpose has been to tell the 'plain unvarnished tale' of what he saw and heard."