"A Trip to Cuba" written by Julia Ward Howe is a compilation of tour and exploration narratives that the author has carefully assembled in a single, low cost version, inviting readers into the captivating tapestry of her thoughts and reports. With a combination of exciting and awe-inspiring stories, the collection has the electricity to subtly enthrall its target market. Julia Ward Howe, identified for her iconic composition "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," skillfully weaves testimonies that variety from fascinating to subtly immersive. The book, with its fascinating new cowl and professionally typeset manuscript, gives a modern and accessible version for cutting-edge readers. The testimonies inside "A Trip to Cuba" recount Julia Ward Howe's 1859 adventure, supplying a glimpse into an era marked by using controversy. Notably, the author's evolving stance on abolitionism, prompted via familial ideals, is contemplated inside the narratives. The book delves into the complexities of social and racial dynamics, portraying a nuanced attitude that captures the historical context of the time. This version presents readers with an opportunity to interact with Howe's reflections, dropping light on each the interesting travelogue and the author's evolving socio-political views.
Julia Ward Howe (May 27, 1819 – October 17, 1910) was an American author and poet best remembered for authoring the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" and the inaugural Mother's Day Proclamation in 1870. She was also an abolitionist and a social crusader, especially for women's suffrage. Julia Ward was born in the city of New York. She was the fourth kid in a family of seven. Samuel Ward III, her father, was a Wall Street stockbroker, financier, and devout Calvinist Episcopalian. Her mother was the poet Julia Rush Cutler Ward, who was linked to the "Swamp Fox" of the American Revolution, Francis Marion. When Howe was five, she died during delivery. Until the age of sixteen, Howe was taught by private tutors and schools for young ladies. Her elder brother, Samuel Cutler Ward, visited Europe and returned with a private library. She had access to numerous works, many of which contradicted the Calvinistic viewpoint. She became well-read, both socially and scholarly. Because of her father's position as a famous banker, she met Charles Dickens, Charles Sumner, and Margaret Fuller. Her brother, Sam, married into the Astor family, giving him the same social independence as his sister. With the death of their father in 1839, the death of their brother, Henry, and the deaths of Samuel's wife, Emily, and their newborn child, the brothers were thrust into mourning.
