02306cam a22003013u 4500 17993 UtSlPG 20260610133423.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E660 Holmes, Prescott Young Peoples' History of the War with Spain Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-03-15 Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Young Peoples' History of the War with Spain" by Prescott Holmes is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book aims to engage young readers with the narrative and significance of the 1898 conflict between the United States and Spain, particularly focusing on the humanitarian motivations behind the war and the actions of the American military. Through a detailed exploration of key events and figures, it invites children to understand the struggle for Cuban independence and the subsequent military engagements. The opening of the book sets the stage for the conflict, outlining the dire humanitarian crisis in Cuba under Spanish rule and the growing sentiment in the United States for intervention. It highlights how the atrocities against the Cuban people prompted American assistance, which eventually led to war when Spain's failure to respond adequately was met with demands for the cessation of hostilities. The author emphasizes the pivotal role that American naval and military forces played in the conflict, while also foreshadowing significant engagements like the sinking of the battleship Maine that escalated tensions. This portion serves as both an informative introduction to the war's causes and an invitation for young readers to explore the historical narrative further. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Spanish-American War, 1898 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17993 59379 59379