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Spanish Colonial & Post Colonial Caribbean
Includes the Spanish-American War

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Books

1740: The Gentleman's Magazine;
'Plan of the City of Havanah'
London, Printed by E. Cave, February March, 1740 Vol X; 8vo, tp+54p; disbound, Good plus condition due to rag paper used during that time period. Binding stitched,.
One of the prime features of this issue is the very nice map headed: "Plan of the City of Havanah" in Cuba with various portions of it labeled (see photo). There is also a nice map of Porto Bello (Caribbean coast of Panama) with various landmarks labeled and much text on it as well. Plus this issue has a detailed account taking of a Carolina slave insurrection inspired by the Spanish promise of freedom to all black Americans who can escape to Florida, with mention of General Oglethorpe. Also: "The Crown of England's Title to America prior to that of Spain" and an item from Naples: "The King's Edict in Favor of the Jews". A report from "New York" mentions: "A body of 300 French & 700 Indians...intending to extirpate a Nation of Southern Indians called Chicasaus, Friends to the English, were in a fair pitch'd battle defeated by them with the loss of 250 men kill'd on the spot...the French have several times attacked those Indians but without success." A complete issue of 40+ page with the full title/index page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate. In great condition, except for the stains
Maps such as the "Plan of the City of Havanah: are scarce to find for this time period
The printed letter f  in the olde English style of writing in the magazine is used to represent the contemporary letter  of S
$175.00
 1742:  The Gentleman's Magazine:
General  Wentworth Army in Cuba
The Gentleman's Magazine, London, Printed by E. Cave, February 1742, 8vo. tp, +59-119p, disbound; Good plus condition due to rag paper used during that time period
The front page of this issue contains a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news and stories from around the world during during the British Empire days before the American Revolution. dealing with issues of their day.
One item in particular includes both a short article and chart dealing with the army under General Wentworth after their failed attack on Cuba due to " inactivity for about 3 month within less than 60 miles by land from their objective. "There seems to be little doubt that more men were sacrificed by delay (disease) in that sickly climate than would have been lost by active operations" Source: Naval Actions and Operations against Cuba and Porto Rico 1593-1815; p15; Military Historical Society of Massachusetts 1901 . (in stock)
Note:  on 18 July 1741 — Vice Admiral Edward Vernon, with 3,000 British troops under General Wentworth, arrived at Guantánamo Bay to begin an unsuccessful campaign against Santiago due to illness and poor military strategy  image 2  image 3

This magazine issue is in nice condition  due to the use of cotton and rag paper used in this time period.
Magazine background "(1731-1914), long-popular English periodical that gave the name "magazine" to its genre. It was the first general periodical in England, founded by Edward Cave in 1731. It originated as a storehouse, or magazine, of essays and articles culled from other publications, often from books and pamphlets. Its motto-"E pluribus unum"-took note of the numerous sources scoured to assemble one monthly" Sources: Encyclopedia Britannica
The printed letter f  in the olde English style of writing in the magazine is used to represent the contemporary letter  of S 
$105.00 

1871: Harper's New Monthly Magazine,  
August, 1871, 8vo, No. CCLV,  Vol XLIII , New York, 8vo 159pp, numerous Illustrations/engravings,  Disbound w/out wrapper some signatures loose but intact.
This issue contains many interesting stories and news events of the day along with numerous illustrations. One of the most interesting segments is the Chapter "Life in Cuba" pp350-364 with its fascinating prints (18) detailing scenes of daily life in and about Cuba, . Text contains descriptive commentary on life in Cuba in that day along with stereotypical comments of that period. Full page engraving of the City and Harbor of Havana.
Many other stories and news are found in this magazine such as  "Count Cavour and the Unification of Italy"; "Thomas Jefferson and his family"; "The Telegraph and the Storm - The United States Signal Service" ( a unique look at the telegraph service during its heyday in the United States, contains technical illustrations, map and engravings
$85.00

1898: F. Tennyson Neely (pub);  
"Greater America" "Heroes, Battles, Camps Dewey Islands, Cuba, Porto Rico" Tennyson Neely, New York & London,;  1898;  Red Cloth binding; 5.5 x 8.inches; approx 170 photos; np [164]. Good plus condition, some soiling to cover (smudges)
These photographic views of Cuba and the Military Camps are from the famous collection secured by the Novelist and War Correspondent Gilson Willets, author of "The Triumph of Yankee Doodle", "His Neighbor Wife" etc sent to Cuba by, Fascinating photos of people, military camps, domestic life, home interiors, etc. in Cuba, Manila, and Puerto Rico at the, time of the Spanish American War. Views of Cuba and the Military Camps are from the collection of Gilson Willets, novelist and war correspondent sent to Cuba by Neely. Those of the Dewey Islands (The Philippines) are from photographs by Margherita Arlina Hamm.
$75.00
1898: Hon. James Ranking Young in Collaboration with J. Hampton Moore;
"History of Our War with Spain...  Including battles on sea and land containing a graphic account of the destruction of the battleship Maine; Dewey's great victory at Manila; sinking of the Spanish fleet at Santiago; battles of San Juan and El Caney; surrender of Santiago; invasion of Porto Rico and end of war to which is added a full account of the conquests of Spain in America naval battles of the United States";
J.R. Jones, Washington, 1898; Hard Cover; Gray cloth boards with detailed in blue, red and gold a naval battle on front and spine along with gold lettering, outside marbled page edges. Endpapers are red, white and blue flags;  8vo; 745 pg; photos, engravings  (colored of Cruiser New York, Torpedo Boat Cushing, Battleship Indiana,, Battleship Iowa, Cruiser Columbia, Monitor Mantonomoh, Battleship Texas, and Cruiser Brooklyn); Maps, Index; Condition is Fair, spines loose, heavy soiling on covers, rubbing on front board, one inch tear on bottom corner of spine.. This is a good used book for information regarding the Spanish-American conflict (slightly one-sided) and a host of engraving and plates, (some colored) of naval ships that  can be collected and framed.
$20.00
1917: Frederica A. Fenger
 "Alone in the Caribbean: The Cruise of the "Yakaboo" in the Lesser Antilles"
 New York: George H Doran Company, 1917; First Edition; 8vo, 353pp. 56 plates, one text map, endpaper maps and facsimile; Condition is good, original grey cloth, spine dull, spine separating from book, one and a half inch tear on top left of spine.
Illustrated with photographs in black and white.
 A fascinating narrative of a lone voyage by the author in a 17-foot sailing canoe from Grenada to the Virgin Islands in 1911
$20.00