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.''.

Publisher's note -- Apologia -- A message to Garcia.