A Message To Garcia: The Complete Story: A Facsimile Edition - Compiled and Edited by Charles M. Province - Paperback

by Elbert G. Hubbard (Author), Andrew S. Rowan (Author), Charles M. Province (Author)

A Message to Garcia has become one of the most popular stories in the world. Following Lt. Col. Andrew S. Rowan's incredible mission to carry a secret message to Cuban General Calixto Garcia at the start of the Spanish-American war in 1898, Elbert Hubbard wrote an essay about Rowan's adventure into Cuba, looking for Garcia. Hubbard's original book is reproduced in an exact facsimile in this volume as well as Rowan's 1898 magazine article and 1922 book retelling of his journey. It's a wonderful story extolling the virtues of initiative, perseverance, and duty.

Author Biography

Charles M. Province grew up in a small mining town and on his Grandpa's farm in in Southeast Missouri. After High School, he joined the U.S. Army where he learned to wire and operate the old "IBM Punch Card Machines" - the precursors to today's computers. Mr. Province spent many years working for computer manufacturing companies such as DEC, CDC, and IBM. He worked for the Union-Tribune Newspaper in San Diego for forty years and has been a computer science instructor in the San Diego Community College District. The subjects of his previous books include General George S. Patton, Jr., the Korean War, World War II, military history, and computer science. He is also an accomplished actor, author of stage plays, singer, and all-round entertainer. He additionally owns a small publishing house that helps people publish their family histories. Mr. Province is available for book readings, lectures, and other entertainment work.