Columbia's War for Cuba: A Story of the Early Struggles of the Cuban Patriots, and of All the Important Events Leading Up to the Present War Between the United States and Spain for Cuba Libre
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1898 edition. Excerpt: ...The following reserve troops were also available: Infantry--112 reserve battalions (56 regiments of 3 battalions) at 1000 men, 112,000 men. Cavalry--14 reserve regiments of 4 squadrons, with 600 horses and 702 men, 9828 men. Artillery--7 field artillery regiments, 1 for each army corps district, and 136 guns, ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1898 edition. Excerpt: ...The following reserve troops were also available: Infantry--112 reserve battalions (56 regiments of 3 battalions) at 1000 men, 112,000 men. Cavalry--14 reserve regiments of 4 squadrons, with 600 horses and 702 men, 9828 men. Artillery--7 field artillery regiments, 1 for each army corps district, and 136 guns, 14,140. Engineers--New formations, 6000 men; total, 141,968 men. Apart, therefore, from the troops in Cuba, 130,000 men in round numbers, there were in March, 1896, available on mobilization 340,000 men, with 25,108 horses (cavalry), and 952 guns. THE PATH ACROSS THE PACIFIC OCEAN. The following is a list of the fifty-eight Spanish vessels of war in'Cuban waters in April, 1898, together with their type, displacement, speed, armament and date of launch: Alfonso XII., cruiser, 3900 tons, 12 knots, 6 6.3-in. B. L., 3 57mm., 2 42mm., 6 371nm., 4 machine guns, 1887. Reina Mercedes, cruiser, 3090 tons, 15 knots, 6 6.3-in. B. L., 3 571nn1., 2 42mm., 6 371nn1., 4 machine guns, 1887. Marquis de la Ensenada, cruiser, 1064 tons, 14 knots, 4 4.7-in., 2 571nm., 2 37nim., 2 machine guns, 1890. Conde de Venadito, cruiser, 1189 tons, 12 knots, 4 4.7-in. B. h., 2 2.75 in. B. L., 6 37mm., 1 machine gun, 1888. Infanta Isabel, cruiser, 1196 tons, 14.75 knots, 4 4.7-in. B. L., 4 37mm., 6 machine guns, 1885. Isabel II., cruiser, 1152 tons, 12.8 knots, 4 4.7-in. B. L., 2 2.75 in., 1 42mm., 9 37mm., 1 machine gun, 1886. Filipinas, torpedo cruiser, 750 tons, 20 knots, 2 4.7-in. R. F., 4Nord., 9 42mm., 2 machine guns, 1892. Jorge Juan, torpedo cruiser, 935 tons, 13 knots, 3 4-7 in. B. L., 4 machine guns, 1876. Galica, torpedo cruiser, 541 tons, 18.6 knots, 6 571nm., 1 machine gun, 1891. Marques de Molins, torpedo cruiser, 571 tons, 18.6 knots, 6 57n1n1., 1 machine...
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New in New jacket. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2021, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1898. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: -English, Pages: -270. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request.
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