The Fight For Santiago

The Fight For Santiago: The Story Of The Soldier In The Cuban Campaign From Tampa To The Surrender (1899) by Stephen Bonsal is a historical account of the Spanish-American War of 1898. The book follows the experiences of American soldiers as they fought for control of Santiago de Cuba, a key strategic location in the conflict. Bonsal, a journalist who covered the war for Harper’s Weekly, provides a vivid and detailed description of the battles, as well as the political and social context in which they occurred. He also offers insights into the daily life of soldiers on the front lines, including their struggles with disease and harsh conditions. The book is based on Bonsal’s firsthand observations and interviews with soldiers, and provides a valuable perspective on this pivotal moment in American 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.