Originally published in 1889, this satirical novel is set during a period of heightened tensions between the US and Britain and imagines a conspiracy to start a war for profit. The protagonist, Mr. Van Dusen, foils the plot with the help of a group of eccentric and resourceful characters. The book offers a delightfully witty take on the geopolitical landscape of the late 19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...