The Literary Digest History of the World War, Vol. II (in Ten Volumes, Illustrated): Compiled from Original and Contemporary Sources: American, Britis - Softcover

Halsey, Francis W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 161640079X ISBN 13: 9781616400798

Verlag: Cosimo Classics, 2010

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The quantity of journalism produced during World War I was unlike anything the then-budding mass media had ever seen. Correspondents at the front were dispatching voluminous reports on a daily basis, and though much of it was subject to censorship, it all eventually became available. It remains the most extraordinary firsthand look at the war that we have. Published immediately after the cessation of hostilities and compiled from those original journalistic sources-American, British, French, German, and others-this is an astonishing contemporary perspective on the Great War. This replica of the first 1919 edition includes all the original maps, photos, and illustrations, lending an even greater immediacy to readers a century later. Volume II covers August 1914 through July 1915 on the Western Front, from the German advance on Paris to the first use of aeroplanes and zeppelins. American journalist and historian FRANCIS WHITING HALSEY (1851-1919) was literary editor of The New York Times from 1892 through 1896. He wrote and lectured extensively on history; his works include, as editor, the two-volume Great Epochs in American History Described by Famous Writers, From Columbus to Roosevelt (1912), and, as writer, the 10-volume Seeing Europe with Famous Authors (1914).

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Francis W. Halsey was a writer and editor devoted to making literature, history, and travel accessible to readers through organized and engaging collections. His work emphasizes the intersection of cultural observation and intellectual reflection, presenting European regions with attention to geography, architecture, and local tradition. Halsey valued clarity and informative detail, highlighting how literary perspectives can deepen understanding of place. Across his writings, he consistently explored the interaction between human activity and environment, showing how history, custom, and natural beauty shape perception. He often merged practical travel guidance with reflective insight, encouraging readers to approach exploration thoughtfully. His collections illustrate the power of literary curation in connecting people to distant cultures and landscapes, reinforcing travel as both a physical and imaginative journey. Through his editorial and narrative efforts, Halsey left a legacy of making cultural and historical awareness engaging and accessible. He believed that travel enriched the mind and cultivated empathy across cultures. His work continues to inspire readers to view exploration as a combination of observation, reflection, and appreciation.

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• Verlag: Cosimo Classics
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 161640079X
• ISBN 13: 9781616400798
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 410
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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