Lopez's Expeditions To Cuba, 1850 And 1851 (1906)

By Anderson Chenault Quisenberry

Book Overview

Lopez's Expeditions To Cuba, 1850 And 1851 is a historical book written by Quisenberry and Anderson Chenault in 1906. The book is about the expeditions led by Narciso Lopez, a Venezuelan adventurer, to Cuba in 1850 and 1851. Lopez aimed to overthrow the Spanish colonial rule in Cuba and establish an independent republic. The book provides a detailed account of the expeditions, from the planning stages to the final battles. It describes the political and social context of Cuba at the time, including the tensions between Spain and the United States. The authors also explore the role of Lopez's supporters, including American filibusters, in the expeditions. The book is based on primary sources, including letters and diaries of the participants, and provides a valuable insight into the history of Cuba and the United States in the mid-19th century.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: 1166589846
• ISBN13: 9781166589844
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"