Rogers-isms, the Cowboy Philosopher on the Peace Conference
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A sequence of wry, conversational essays that lampoon the postwar peace meetings and the American delegation’s travels, blending homespun anecdotes with sharp observations about political theater, media blunders, and diplomatic pageantry. The narrator skewers partisan rivalries, ceremonial excess, and the logistical absurdities of international delegations while offering casual reflections on national pride and leadership. Humorous exaggeration and plainspoken commentary create a travelogue-like record that alternates between comic set pieces and pointed social critique, keeping tone light while exposing the contradictions of public life and high-stakes negotiation.
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