02585cam a22003613u 4500 65749 UtSlPG 20260610134522.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 24005325 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DR Ellison, Grace, 1880-1935 An Englishwoman in Angora Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier "With 34 illustrations, reproduced from the author's own sketches and photographs, and with a cartoon by L. Raven Hill" Release date is 2021-07-03 Turgut Dincer,, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "An Englishwoman in Angora" by Grace Ellison is a travel account written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the author, the first British woman to visit Angora since the beginning of the Nationalist Movement, as she seeks to understand and foster Anglo-Turkish friendships amidst a time of political upheaval and cultural tension. The book delves into themes of identity, diplomacy, and the complexities of East-West relations. The opening of the work presents Ellison's reflections on her unique position as an Englishwoman in a country where her nationality had become a source of mistrust due to the recent war. In her foreword, she discusses the changing perceptions of Britain in Turkey, detailing her past relationships with Turkish people and expressing her desire to bridge the divide. As she boards the steamer "Pierre Loti" to return to Turkey, she reminisces about previous visits and the profound admiration she has for the country and its people. Set against the historical backdrop of political shifts and personal connections, her journey is both a personal mission for reconciliation and an exploration of the cultural landscape of Nationalist Turkey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Turkey -- Description and travel Atatürk, Kemal, 1881-1938 Turkey -- Politics and government -- 1918-1960 Raven-Hill, L. (Leonard), 1867-1942 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65749 106571 106571