
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
Chapter I - IN MANILA
Chapter II - ON THE HIGH SEAS
Chapter III - HOW IT BEGAN
Chapter IV - ECHOES IN NEW YORK
Chapter V - FATHER AND SON
Chapter VI - A NIGHT IN NEW YORK
Chapter VII - THE RED SUN OVER THE GOLDEN GATE
Chapter VIII - IN THE BOWELS OF THE EARTH
A vivid portrait of early‑twentieth‑century geopolitics, this work opens with a stark warning about the growing tension between the United States and Japan. Through a blend of historical detail and urgent narrative, it chronicles the launch of an American fleet to the Pacific and the uneasy sense that a conflict may be looming, even as diplomats strive for peace.
The author weaves together observations of street‑level incidents, newspaper whispers, and the palpable anxiety of ordinary citizens who sense danger on the horizon. By focusing on the first stirrings of a potential clash, the book invites listeners to consider how preparedness and national awareness can shape the course of history, all while delivering a compelling, atmosphere‑rich account of a world on the brink.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (538K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Oct 9, 2006
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1871–1935
A journalist and novelist from Lübeck, he wrote vivid early speculative fiction under the pen names Seestern and Parabellum. His stories imagine global conflict and future warfare with a mix of political anxiety and page-turning energy.
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