The Web : The Authorized History of the American Protective League by Hough

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Author Hough, Emerson, 1857-1923
LoC No. 19013217
Title The Web : The Authorized History of the American Protective League
Original Publication Chicago: The Reilly & Lee Co., 1919.
Note Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Web: The Authorized History of the American Protective League" by Emerson Hough is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the formation, activities, and significance of the American Protective League (APL), a volunteer organization that supported the United States during World War I by countering espionage and maintaining internal security. Through its extensive network of members, the APL played a crucial role in identifying and apprehending perceived threats to national security, revealing a less commonly known aspect of American wartime patriotism. The opening of the book sets a somber but resolute tone as it highlights the initial patriotic fervor in the aftermath of the Armistice. It introduces the sense of urgency felt by American society in confronting the covert German espionage efforts within its borders and illustrates how the APL emerged as a civilian body committed to aiding government efforts without formal recognition or compensation. The narrative describes the historical context leading to the League's formation, paving the way for a deeper exploration of its operations and impact on American life during a significant period marked by social turmoil and national anxiety. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject Propaganda, German
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Secret service -- United States
Subject American Protective League
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EBook-No. 74188
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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