The War: What is England Doing? by Philosophus (An English Ranchman in New Mexico, U.S.)
London: Jas. Truscott & Son, 1916. Paperback. [2], 20 pages; 18 cm. Plain paper cover printed in black; stapled. In response to American critics of England's conduct of the First World War, the anonymous author argues that "the difficulties Great Britain has had to face in this war are incomparably the greatest that have ever confronted any nation; and that the work she is carrying on in the world . . . constitutes the most stupendous, the most staggering exercise of human energy, of which history has any record." -- p. 20. The introduction is by Gilbert Parker (1862-1932), Canadian author and politician, who was in charge of British propaganda during the war aimed at convincing the American public to support the war. In Very Good Condition: "ABH" written at head of front cover; cover is lightly soiled; otherwise, clean and solid. Very Good. Item #011575
Price: $20.00