The little Cuban rebel : or, A war correspondent's sweetheart by Edna Winfield
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"The Little Cuban Rebel: or, A War Correspondent's Sweetheart" by Edna Winfield is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Howard Sherwood, a young American war correspondent, and Estella Corona, a spirited Cuban woman with ties to both the Spanish loyalists and the Cuban rebels. Set against the backdrop of the Cuban War of Independence, the narrative weaves together themes of war, political intrigue, and romantic conflict
as the protagonists navigate danger and divided loyalties. The opening of the novel introduces Howard Sherwood as he embarks on a steamer voyage to Cuba, intent on fulfilling both his professional duties as a journalist and personal matters concerning his late uncle’s estate. Onboard, he becomes captivated by Estella, a Vassar-educated Cuban returning home amidst growing unrest. Their budding friendship quickly deepens when Howard saves Estella from a falling yard arm, leading to camaraderie, mutual attraction, and shared confidences about their allegiances and family backgrounds. As the journey continues, Howard learns of Estella's internal struggle—her father, a retired Spanish general, expects her to marry Lieutenant Mazenas, while her own sympathies lean toward Cuban independence. Upon arrival in Santiago, a series of misunderstandings, political suspicions, and dangerous encounters ensue: Howard is accused of being a spy, narrowly escapes capture, and Estella faces pressure to submit to an unwanted marriage. The opening sets the stage for a dramatic tale of love tested by war, loyalty, and personal sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Winfield, Edna |
|---|---|
| Title | The little Cuban rebel : or, A war correspondent's sweetheart |
| Original Publication | New York: Street & Smith, 1896, copyright 1898. |
| Series Title | Seashore and mountain series |
| Series Title | Seashore & mountain series |
| Credits | Aaron Adrignola, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Cuba -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 76019 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-76019-3 |
| Release Date | May 5, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 348 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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