A Young Volunteer in Cuba (Illustrated)

A Young Volunteer in Cuba is the second of six books in Edward Stratemeyer's "Old Glory Series." The Series follows the three Russell brothers -- Larry, Ben, and Walter -- as they participate in the United States' war with Spain. Each book stands on its own, so if you haven't read the first Old Glory book yet, no worries. In this book, Ben joins the Army at age 18, and winds up assigned to Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders, and participates in Cuba's effort to gain independence from Spain. ...