A Journey Through France in War Time

"A Journey Through France in War Time" by Joseph G. Butler is a vivid historical record from the era of World War I. Focusing on the travels of the American Industrial Commission, the book presents a portrait of France as it grappled with wartime challenges. It begins by explaining how a French delegation came to America to request aid in the form of munitions and steel. This request then led to the American Manufacturers' Export Association forming a commission of American industrialists, sending them to France to examine the situation. The author frames this journey, detailing setting up their mission, getting ready to travel, and making sure roles were clear within the group before they left. The book promises to show how American and French industries worked together to survive during a period of unprecedented crisis.