02610cam a22003133u 4500 65588 UtSlPG 20260610134520.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Gratacap, L. P. (Louis Pope), 1851-1917 The Evacuation of England: The Twist in the Gulf Stream Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-06-10 E-text prepared by Tim Lindell, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images digitized by the Google Books Library Project (https://books.google.com) and generously made available by HathiTrust Digital Library (https://www.hathitrust.org/) "The Evacuation of England: The Twist in the Gulf Stream" by L. P. Gratacap is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative begins in April 1909 in Washington, D.C., where a series of political tensions surrounding the Panama Canal and its implications for American commerce are introduced, emphasizing the conflicting perspectives of southern and northern politicians. The text appears to explore themes of socio-political dynamics, personal relationships, and the effects of geopolitical maneuvers on individual lives. The opening of the book establishes Alexander Leacraft, an Englishman, observing a lively political debate that reflects the broader issues facing the United States as the Panama Canal nears completion. Leacraft's background as a secretarial figure in an English company and his affections for Miss Sally Garrett of Baltimore hint at personal stakes amid the national discourse. The chapter also introduces various characters who embody differing political ideologies, revealing the societal currents that will likely shape their interactions and the unfolding narrative. As the setting shifts towards upcoming events like Memorial Day at Gettysburg, it promises a blend of historical events with personal drama, raising anticipation for how these elements will coalesce as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- Fiction Climatic changes -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65588 106411 106411