"Containing a complete and glowing account of the grand achievements of the hero of Manila; his ancestry and early life; his brillant career in the great Civil War; his famous victory in the Harbor of Manila, etc., etc., together with thrilling accounts of our great victories in the Philippines, the climate, products and rich resources of these wonderful islands, together with the manners and customs of the people, their cities, towns, natural scenery, etc."

"Our naval and military heroes celebrated in song" (poetry of the war): p. [373]-420.