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People of Destiny: Americans as I saw them at Home and Abroad

By Philip Gibbs
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The book collects travel essays and observations by a visiting journalist on American life after the war, offering vivid sketches of New York's urban spectacle, commercial energy, and public celebrations; portraits of domestic and social habits, including the roles and activities of women; and reflections on national ambition, consumer comforts, and everyday manners. Interwoven are considerations of America's changing international position, opinions held in England about those changes, and accounts of Americans encountered in Europe. The pieces blend street-level detail, social analysis, and personal anecdote to portray a nation in motion.

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Philip Gibbs

Philip Gibbs was an English author and journalist known for his insightful writings on the impact of war and society. His works often reflect his experiences during World War I, providing a vivid portrayal of the era. Notable titles include "Adventures in Journalism," which chronicles his experiences as a war correspondent, and "From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917," offering a poignant look at the battlefield. Gibbs's writing spans various genres, including novels and social commentary, and he is recognized for his ability to capture the complexities of human experience in times of conflict.

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