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This book tells the harrowing story of the sinking of the USS Merrimac in Santiago de Cuba Harbor and the subsequent imprisonment of its survivors. Written by survivor Richmond Pearson Hobson, this book provides a firsthand account of the events that took place during this crucial moment in American history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Sinking of the Merrimac: A Personal Narrative is a book written by Richmond Pearson Hobson. It is a first-hand account of the sinking of the USS Merrimac during the Spanish-American War in 1898. Hobson was a naval officer who was tasked with sinking the Merrimac in order to block the entrance to the harbor of Santiago de Cuba. The mission was a failure, and Hobson and his crew were captured by the Spanish. The book details Hobson's experiences during the mission and his time as a prisoner of war. It also includes his thoughts on the politics and strategy of the war, as well as his reflections on the bravery and sacrifice of his fellow sailors. The Sinking of the Merrimac: A Personal Narrative is a gripping and insightful account of one of the most dramatic events of the Spanish-American War.1899. An interesting firsthand narrative by Richmond Pearson Hobson who was one of the great heroes of the Spanish-American War, following only Theodore Roosevelt and George Dewey. Hobson's fame and popularity was the result of leading an unsuccessful attempt to block the harbor of Santiago de Cuba by sinking the collier Merrimac in the entrance. Despite the fact that the effort was a failure, and Hobson and his crew were captured by the Spanish, he became a hero anyway. As a result of his status as a war hero, he was later elected to Congress, and became a prominent crusader for alcohol prohibition. He introduced the first national alcohol prohibition bill in 1911.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.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1899 Edition.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Alcohol And The Human Race is a book written by Richmond Pearson Hobson in 1919. The book explores the impact of alcohol on human society and argues against the consumption of alcohol. Hobson presents a comprehensive analysis of the history of alcohol use, the physiological and psychological effects of alcohol, and the social and economic consequences of alcohol consumption. He also discusses the role of alcohol in crime, poverty, and disease. The book provides a detailed examination of the temperance movement and the efforts to regulate alcohol consumption through prohibition. Hobson argues that alcohol consumption is a threat to individual health, social order, and national security. He advocates for the complete elimination of alcohol from human society. The book is a powerful critique of alcohol use and an important contribution to the history of temperance and prohibition movements.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.