In this book, Charles Dwight Sigsbee provides a fascinating account of the United States Navy's involvement in the Spanish-American War of 1898. Drawing on a wide range of sources, Sigsbee presents a detailed chronicle of the war's major events, including the sinking of the USS Maine, the Battle of Manila Bay, and the Siege of Santiago. The book offers an unparalleled perspective on an important episode 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.