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100 1 _aMacQuarrie, Hector
245 1 0 _aOver Here: Impressions of America by a British officer
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-01-28
508 _aProduced by Greg Bergquist, Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Over Here: Impressions of America by a British officer" by Hector MacQuarrie is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's experiences and observations during his time in America, specifically between 1917 and 1918, amidst the backdrop of World War I. It provides insights into American society, culture, and the challenges faced by both soldiers and civilians during this tumultuous period, showcasing the author's British perspective as he navigates through various regions, particularly focusing on Pennsylvania. The opening of the book introduces Hector MacQuarrie, a British officer who, after spending time convalescing from injuries sustained in combat, is sent to America as an inspector to facilitate war production. His mixed feelings about his assignment are evident as he reflects on the noisy, bustling environment of America compared to the war zone he comes from. Throughout his initial experiences, he admires the kindness of the American people while making humorous and sharp observations about cultural differences, such as his struggle to understand American humor and mannerisms. The narrative smoothly transitions from his journey across the Atlantic aboard a ship to his arrival in New York, where he begins to immerse himself in American life, highlighting the beauty of the city and his interactions with its vibrant culture, setting the stage for further exploration of America and its people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Description and travel
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- United States
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 1865-1918
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35104
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