Bøger af George Rothwell Brown

My Country: A Story Of Today is a novel written by George Rothwell Brown in 1917. The book is set during World War I and follows the story of a young American man named John Dudley who is torn between his loyalty to his country and his pacifist beliefs. As the war rages on, John's family and friends are divided over whether or not to support the war effort. John's father is a staunch supporter of the war and encourages John to enlist, while his mother and sister are pacifists who oppose the conflict. As John struggles to make a decision, he meets a young woman named Mary who is also a pacifist. Together, they join a group of like-minded individuals who are working to promote peace and end the war. However, their efforts are met with resistance from those who believe that America must fight to protect its interests. As the war intensifies, John is faced with the difficult decision of whether or not to enlist. He ultimately decides to join the army, but not without reservations about the conflict and its impact on his beliefs. My Country: A Story Of Today offers a compelling look at the complex issues surrounding war and patriotism during a tumultuous time in American history. Brown's novel explores themes of loyalty, pacifism, and the importance of standing up for one's beliefs, making it a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the history of World War I and its impact on American society.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.

"Elfrieda!" There was no answer. "Elfrieda! " Mrs. Sigbert's voice was deep, yet shrill. There was silence as she stood intently, an elderly woman, with a huge nose that was not quite exactly in the center of her large, plain face, and snapping black eyes. Some one in the front of the house began strumming the piano again, monotonously and rebelliously. Mrs. Sigbert resumed her work, re-arranging the table, smoothing the cloth, that was already wrinkleless, and changing the plates about. Presently she called: "Charlotte! Charlotte!"

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