War Thoughts of an Optimist is a collection of articles written by Benjamin Apthorp Gould, an American citizen who was residing in Canada during World War I. The book was published in 1915 and presents Gould's thoughts and opinions on the war, its causes, and its potential outcomes. Despite the title, Gould's articles are not blindly optimistic; rather, he presents a measured and thoughtful perspective on the conflict. He argues that the war is not...