“A Message to Garcia and Thirteen Other Things” Book by Elbert Hubbard (1901)

Description: A Message to Garcia is a widely distributed essay written by Elbert Hubbard in 1899, expressing the value of individual initiative and conscientiousness in work. The essay's primary example is a dramatized version of a daring escapade performed by an American soldier, First Lieutenant Andrew S. Rowan, just before the Spanish–American War. The essay describes Rowan carrying a message from President William McKinley to "Gen. Calixto García, a leader of the Cuban insurgents somewhere in the mountain fastnesses of Cuba—no one knew where". The essay contrasts Rowan's self-driven effort against "the imbecility of the average man—the inability or unwillingness to concentrate on a thing and do it" This antique book by Elbert Hubbard titled "A Message to Garcia and Thirteen Other Things" is a rare find for collectors of vintage literature. Hand-sewn binding and published by Roycrofters in New York, this book is a testament to the craftsmanship of books from the turn of the century. The book contains a message addressed to a Cuban military leader (Garcia before the Spanish-American War), along with other philosophical and spiritual topics. Written in English, this book is a valuable addition to any collection of Americana.

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Location: Bethesda, Maryland

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