Reminiscences and thrilling stories of the war by returned heroes
By: by James Rankin Young in collaboration with J. Hampton Moore
Contributors: Cervera y Topete, Pascual, 1839-1909; Dewey, George, 1837-1917; Schley, Winfield Scott, 1839-1911; Moore, Joseph Hamilton, 1864-1950
Publisher: Bradley, Garretson
Published: 1899
Place of publication: Brantford, Ont; Toronto
Language: eng
Number of pages: 669
Subjects: Merrimac (Ship)
Notes: "Containing vivid accounts of personal experiences by officers and men, Admiral Dewey's report of the famous naval battle at Manila, graphic account by Admiral Schley of the naval battle at Santiago, glowing descriptions of the battles by the officers of the vessels engaged, daring deeds of our brave regulars and volunteers at the battles of La Quasina, El Caney and San Juan, to which is added Admiral Cervera's story of his attempt to escape from the harbor of Santiago, Hobson's vivid account of the sinking of the Merrimac, etc., exciting experiences in Porto Rico and at the capture of Manila, reminiscences of life in camp, field and hospital, thrilling scenes on the return of our brave heroes, soul-stirring poems and songs of the war, etc."

"Profusely embellished with superb engravings".

Includes excerpts from the Swedish edition.