Project Gutenberg 1998-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 169 Wister, Owen 1860 1938 A Straight Deal; Or, The Ancient Grudge Produced by Bill Brewer, and David Widger "A Straight Deal; Or, The Ancient Grudge" by Owen Wister is a non-fiction work likely written in the early 20th century. The book critically examines the historical grievances between the United States and England, particularly during and after World War I, while advocating for a more reconciliatory perspective on Anglo-American relations. Wister aims to address the lingering animosities and encourages readers to reassess their opinions on England, highlighting that such grudges can harm future cooperation and understanding. The opening portion of the text sets the stage for a discussion on how public sentiment and historical narratives shape perceptions of national identity and international alliances. Wister introduces the concept of a "letter box," likening the barrage of opinions on current events to falling leaves, suggesting that many are quick to voice opinions influenced by emotional responses rather than historical accuracy. He emphasizes the importance of personal experience and understanding in forming opinions about nations and their histories, particularly addressing anti-English sentiment that has roots in events like the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Through letters from soldiers and civilians alike, Wister begins to unpack these sentiments, indicating that a lack of accurate historical education may perpetuate these grudges, thus underlining the need for a more nuanced appreciation of England's contributions during critical moments in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en United States -- Relations -- Great Britain Great Britain -- Relations -- United States E151 Text Category: History - American Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Politics 326388 2025-08-01T09:34:57.071307 text/html 330476 2021-01-27T20:41:28 text/html; charset=utf-8 196212 2025-08-01T09:35:03.911245 application/epub+zip 199765 2025-08-01T09:35:00.172257 application/epub+zip 190215 2025-08-01T09:34:58.829278 application/epub+zip 374687 2025-08-01T09:35:06.843229 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 352882 2025-08-01T09:35:03.173292 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 324396 2022-09-01T10:45:22.665502 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 287002 2025-08-01T09:34:56.686339 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 286936 2016-10-08T14:34:44 text/plain; charset=utf-8 17117 2025-08-01T09:35:06.986230 application/rdf+xml 14802 2025-08-01T09:34:59.327253 image/jpeg 3574 2025-08-01T09:34:59.079293 image/jpeg 191753 2025-08-01T09:34:57.097309 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia