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Campaigning in Cuba

By George Kennan
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A correspondent recounts experiences accompanying Red Cross relief and press units during the Cuban campaign, describing travel to Tampa and Key West, the organization of despatch-boats and war correspondents, and the logistics of reporting from the front. He details amphibious landings, advances toward Santiago, and battles such as Caney and San Juan, and documents field hospitals, feeding operations, the capture of the city and Morro Castle, and the toll of fever on troops. Interspersed are portraits of improvisation, journalistic enterprise, and the challenges of operating amid combat and epidemic disease.

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George Kennan

George Kennan was an American explorer, writer, and journalist known for his vivid accounts of his travels and experiences in remote regions. His notable works include "Campaigning in Cuba," which details his observations during the Spanish-American War, and "Tent Life in Siberia," where he recounts his adventures among the indigenous tribes of Kamchatka. Kennan's writings often reflect his deep appreciation for the landscapes and cultures he encountered, contributing significantly to the literature of exploration and travel in the late 19th century. His work remains a valuable resource for understanding the historical context of his journeys.

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