FOREWORD 



FOREWORD 



The purpose ot this book falls well 

 within the scope of The Hispanic Society 

 of America which embraces among its 

 objects the ''advancement of the study of 

 the countries wherein Spanish and Por- 

 tuguese are or have been spoken languages." 

 It aims to present to English readers some 

 account of the living Cubans who have 

 won distinction, and to make them better 

 known and appreciated in English-speak- 

 ing countries. 



Those whose careers are here recorded 

 may fairly be taken as representative of 

 Cuba. They are drawn from every im- 

 portant field of the national life, as from 

 every profession and calling; they include 

 Artists, Authors, Churchmen, Diplomats, 

 Journalists, Lawyers, Merchants, Officials, 

 Orators, Poets, Soldiers, and Teachers. 

 They are likewise drawn from every part 



HISPANIC NOTES 



