Elbert Hubbard's classic 1899 essay, delivers the message that the real hero is the man who does his work well and without question -- the man who carries the message to Garcia. The essay is based on the true story of young Lieutenant Andrew Summers Rowan, who at the time of the Spanish-American War was sent to Cuba alone to carry out a difficult mission, which he did with ''sheer courage and indomitable spirit.''
64-page hardcover edition with dust jacket.Illustrations by Jeff Hill.4-1/2'' wide by 7-1/2'' high.