Reminiscences Of The Santiago Campaign (1899)

By John Bigelow Jr., John Bigelow, John Bigelow Jr

Book Overview

""Reminiscences of the Santiago Campaign"" is a historical book written by John Bigelow Jr. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experiences during the Spanish-American War of 1898. The author was a member of the United States Army and participated in the campaign to capture the city of Santiago de Cuba. The book provides a vivid description of the battles and the conditions faced by the soldiers during the campaign. It also includes personal accounts of the author's interactions with fellow soldiers, officers, and the local Cuban population. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific event or aspect of the campaign. The author provides a detailed description of the battles of El Caney and San Juan Hill, which were two key battles in the campaign. He also describes the siege of Santiago and the eventual surrender of the Spanish forces. Overall, ""Reminiscences of the Santiago Campaign"" is a valuable historical account of the Spanish-American War. It provides a unique perspective on the experiences of soldiers during the campaign and sheds light on the conditions and challenges they faced. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in military history or the history of the United States.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437075398
• ISBN13: 9781437075397
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"