Publisher's Synopsis
""A Lost American: A Tale Of Cuba"" is a novel written by Archibald Clavering Gunter and was first published in 1898. The story takes place during the Spanish-American War and follows the adventures of the protagonist, Jack Winthrop, who is an American journalist. Jack travels to Cuba to report on the war and is captured by the Spanish army. He is imprisoned and tortured, but eventually manages to escape with the help of a Cuban woman named Mercedes. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey through the Cuban jungle, facing various obstacles and dangers along the way. As they travel, Jack learns about the plight of the Cuban people and becomes sympathetic to their cause for independence. He also falls in love with Mercedes, but their relationship is complicated by their different backgrounds and the ongoing war. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that also explores themes of love, loyalty, and political conflict. It provides a vivid portrayal of Cuba during a pivotal moment in its history and offers insights into the experiences of Americans and Cubans during the Spanish-American War.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.
