Publisher's Synopsis
War Diary Of An American Woman: To The Proclamation Of The Holy War, 1914 (1915) is a book written by Jouett Jeffries. The book is a memoir that describes the experiences of an American woman during the early days of World War I. The author, Jouett Jeffries, was a journalist and writer who traveled to Europe in 1914 to cover the war. She spent time in England, France, and Germany, and her diary entries provide a unique perspective on the events of the war. The book begins with Jeffries' arrival in England in August 1914, just as the war was beginning. She describes the mood in London at the time and the preparations being made for the conflict. From there, she travels to France, where she witnesses the German invasion and the early battles of the war. She also spends time in Paris, where she describes the impact of the war on the city and its people. The book also includes Jeffries' observations on the political and social climate of Europe at the time. She writes about the tensions between the different countries and the growing sense of nationalism that was fueling the conflict. She also describes the impact of the war on women and children, and the efforts being made to support them. As the war progresses, Jeffries becomes increasingly involved in efforts to support the Allied cause. She works with the American Committee for Relief in Belgium and writes about her experiences delivering aid to those affected by the war. She also writes about the growing sentiment in America towards joining the war effort, and the eventual proclamation of the Holy War by President Wilson. Overall, War Diary Of An American Woman: To The Proclamation Of The Holy War, 1914 (1915) provides a unique and personal perspective on the early days of World War I. Jeffries' diary entries offer a glimpse into the experiences of an American woman living and working in Europe during a time of great upheaval and change.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
