Mission to the North (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258107734)

Mission To The North is a non-fiction book written by Florence Jaffray Harriman. The book is a personal account of her experiences during her mission to the Soviet Union in 1942. The author was a wealthy socialite and philanthropist who was appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to serve as his personal representative to the Soviet Union during World War II. The book describes her journey to Moscow, where she met with Soviet leaders and visited factories, schools, and hospitals. She also traveled to the front lines to see the war firsthand and met with American and Soviet soldiers. The book provides insight into the Soviet Union during the war and the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union. It also explores the role of women in the war effort and the author's own personal reflections on her experiences. Overall, Mission To The North is a unique and fascinating account of a remarkable woman's journey to the Soviet Union during a pivotal moment in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Florence Jaffray Harriman
ISBN-10: 1258107732
ISBN-13: 9781258107734
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 10/12/2011
Pages: 354
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.52lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d