An Englishwoman in Angora

"An Englishwoman in Angora" by Grace Ellison is a journey through early 20th-century Turkey, chronicling the author's experiences as the first British woman to explore Angora after the start of the country's Nationalist Movement is. Ellison's travels illustrate her desire to build friendship between England and Turkey during a time of war and discord. The book examines problems of identity in a complicated international landscape, all while navigating the nuances of Eastern-Western relationships. The journey starts with Ellison's reflections on being a British woman in a place where her nationality was viewed with mistrust because of war. In the beginning, she talks about how Britain is viewed differently in Turkey, referring to previous relationships with Turkish people and sharing hope to bridge the differences. She leaves on the steamer, "Pierre Loti", thinking back on earlier visits and her deep respect for the country and its people. Her story is both a quest for peace and an adventure through Nationalist Turkey's cultural lands, occurring against a backdrop of political change and personal relationships.