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THE CONQUEST OF AMERICA - A Romance of Disaster and Victory: U.S.A., 1921 A. D. - By Cleveland Moffett - Based On Extracts From The Diary Of James E. Langston, War Correspondent Of The “London Times” - 1916 - Author Of “Through The Wall,” “The Battle,” “Careers Of Danger And Daring,” Etc., Etc.
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THE CONQUEST OF AMERICA
TO MY FELLOW AMERICANS
CHAPTER I. — I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL
CHAPTER II. — AMERICAN AEROPLANES AND SUBMARINES BATTLE DESPERATELY AGAINST THE GERMAN FLEET
CHAPTER III. — GERMAN INVADERS DRIVE THE IRON INTO THE SOUL OF UNPREPARED AMERICA
CHAPTER IV. — INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN
CHAPTER V. — GENERAL VON HINDENBURG TEACHES NEW YORK CITY A LESSON
CHAPTER VI. — VARIOUS UNPLEASANT HAPPENINGS IN MANHATTAN - I shall never forget the horror of that hoarse cry:
In the aftermath of the Great War, a startling vision unfolds: German forces suddenly appear on Broadway, march into Wall Street and threaten the heart of New York City. The narrative is presented as the wartime diary of a London Times correspondent, giving a gritty, on‑the‑ground feel to the early days of an imagined 1921 invasion. As bridges are blown and subway tunnels flooded, ordinary citizens and military leaders grapple with the shock of an unexpected enemy at their doorstep.
Through vivid description and vivid dialogue, the story asks what a nation unprepared for war might face when the world’s most powerful armies turn their sights on America. It weaves together urgent calls for defense, debates between pacifist idealism and practical readiness, and the personal resolve of those willing to stand with their families against the tide. Listeners will be drawn into the tense first act of a daring “what‑if” that challenges both history and the future.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (382K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Text file produced by Suzanne Shell, Beginners Projects, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger
Release date
2005-08-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1863–1926
A Yale-educated newspaperman who turned real-world reporting into adventure, mystery, and drama, this American writer moved easily between journalism, fiction, and the stage. His work often carries the brisk pace of a correspondent’s notebook, with danger, intrigue, and a strong sense of place.
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