Description: 1885 -Antique Nineteenth Century Book CONSPIRACY: A Cuban Romance A Novel by Adam Badeau Published in 1885 by: R. Worthington 28 Lafayette Place New York FIRST EDITION 5.25 X 7.55 Inches - 324 Numbered Pages Hard Cover Good Condition - Book is 139 Years-Old! Up for sale is a nice, RARE antique hard back book from 1885 titled: CONSPIRACY: A Cuban Romance by Adam Badeau. The publication date 1885 is found on the title page. This is the FIRST EDITION. ABOUT THIS BOOK: Conspiracy: A Cuban Romance is a historical novel written by Adam Badeau and first published in 1885. The novel is set in Cuba during the late 19th century, a time marked by political upheaval and revolution. The story follows the lives of several characters, including American journalist Jack Winthrop, who travels to Cuba to cover the conflict between the Spanish colonial government and the Cuban rebels seeking independence. As Jack becomes more involved in the struggle, he falls in love with a Cuban woman named Dolores, who is also a rebel fighter. The two navigate dangerous political terrain, as they work together to uncover a conspiracy to overthrow the Spanish government. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including other journalists, spies, and revolutionaries. The novel is notable for its depiction of the Cuban struggle for independence, as seen through the eyes of an American journalist. It also explores themes of love, loyalty, and political intrigue. Conspiracy: A Cuban Romance is a classic work of historical fiction that offers a vivid portrait of a pivotal moment in Cuban history. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Adam Badeau (December 29, 1831 – March 19, 1895) was an American author, Union Army officer, and diplomat. He is most famous for his service on the staff of Ulysses S. Grant during the American Civil War and his subsequent three-volume biography of Grant. Badeau enjoyed a successful career as a writer and assisted Grant with the research, fact checking, and editing when Grant authored Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant. CONDITION: PLEASE NOTE: This is an ex-library book. It was gently handled down through the years and is in the condition described as follows. This old book is 139 years-old, is complete and intact, in good condition. The covers are in very good condition with light age-expected corner wear. The inside covers are in good condition, with minor cracking and separation at the front hinge and some cracking and separation at the back hinge. The back board is pulling slightly from the binding. The front board is fine. There is a library stamp on the front inside cover and also on the title page. The pages are in good to very good condition, pages are nice, all pages are tight to the binding. The spine is in very good condition with very light shelf wear, the gold gilt lettering is easily read. This is a nice book that will be a nice addition to your library. This book will make for a great gift for someone special! See Photos Please E-mail with any inquires. Payment can be made by any method accepted by eBay. I will securely package this book IN A SPECIAL BOX so that no damage occurs during shipping. I will ship immediately upon receiving your payment. Tracking information will be automatically uploaded as soon as the item has been shipped. International purchases are welcomed and International buyer's cost is determined by eBay's International Shipping Program. Thanks for looking! Visit my other Listings in my eBay Store!
Price: 16.95 USD
Location: Erie, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-11-24T02:21:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.25 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: Adam Badeau
Publisher: R. Worthington
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Romance
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1885