Map of the world Leslie's Official history of the Spanish American War 1899 - $15 - (Cortez, CO)

Details Year 1899 Type Original Engraved map specially for Leslie's Official History of the Spanish American War Approximate Size. (inches): 17x23 This beautiful 1899 Antique needs a great home. CONDITION This 118 year old item has Light aging throughout it has one crease at the top and the natural fold in the middle. Please note there is printing and pictures on the verso. This item came from a book. INTRODUCTION The pride of the nation is the valor of its defenders, and American unity, sectional consolidation, indomitable energy, and invincible loyalty, which characterize our people are qualities that have become understood and appreciated through the conduct and triumphant conclusion of our war with Spain. The bravery that distinguished our soldiers in the face of an enemy, has served to mightily advance the nation not only in the estimation of foreigners, but the results have given us a broader knowledge of our capacities, and a clearer conception of our position among the governments of the world. To the army and navy a meed of well-deserved praise has been given, but it is detracting nothing from the glory which the arms of our country have won, to compliment by generous tribute, and to credit by just eulogy the courage and enterprise of the war artist and correspondent, who shared the perils with our soldiers and voluntarily assumed duties that only the bravest may perform. Much honor is due to the public press, and especial praise is deserved by it representatives on the field, who by pen and brush depicted with fidelity the tragic events as they occurred, thus portraying by word and picture every scene and action of the war. Peace has happily spread her white wings again over our re-united country, and we may now render without passion a true account of the war, its causes, progress, and consequences. It is the duty of every patriotic citizen to become familiar with the history and forces of the Government, and it is subject for satisfaction, as it also …

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