The King Of Cuba

By Herbert Leroy Sherman

Book Overview

The King of Cuba is a historical novel written by Herbert Le Roy Sherman and published in 1899. The book is set in Cuba during the late 19th century, a time when the island was under Spanish colonial rule and was struggling for independence. The story revolves around two main characters: the Spanish governor, General Valeriano Weyler, and the Cuban revolutionary leader, Maximo Gomez. General Weyler is a ruthless and arrogant military leader who is determined to crush the Cuban rebellion at all costs. He is known as ""the Butcher"" for his brutal tactics, which include rounding up civilians and putting them in concentration camps. On the other hand, Maximo Gomez is a charismatic and courageous leader who has been fighting for Cuban independence for years. The novel follows their conflict as they try to outmaneuver each other and gain the upper hand in the struggle for Cuban independence. Along the way, the book also explores the lives of other characters, including American journalists, Spanish soldiers, and Cuban civilians caught in the middle of the conflict. The King of Cuba is a gripping and well-researched historical novel that offers a vivid portrayal of a pivotal moment in Cuban history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Cuba, Spanish colonialism, and the struggle for independence in Latin America.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: 1167222032
• ISBN13: 9781167222030
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"