Shaking Hands With England (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Experience a firsthand, vivid journey through the WWI era as an American observer watches Britain and her sea power rise in a world at war.
This edition gathers personal scenes from the front lines and port cities, showing the bond between English and American forces. It blends travel writing with reflections on courage, sacrifice, and the quest for a lasting Anglo‑American alliance.

- See how sailors, soldiers, and civilians alike face danger with steadiness, humor, and grit.
- Witness moments of quiet humanity amid epic mobilization: classrooms, shipyards, and quiet drives through ruined landscapes.
- Feel the mood of cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh as they participate in war efforts and symbolically welcome visitors.
- Understand the author’s view on friendship, leadership, and a future security rooted in shared purpose.

Ideal for readers of WWI history, allied history, and travel writing that situates personal observation within global events.

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