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Title: Life in the War Zone
Note: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Mardi Desjardins, Ross Cooling, and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team (http: //www.pgdpcanada.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary: "Life in the War Zone" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century during World War I. The book chronicles the author’s experiences and observations as she navigates through war-ravaged France, focusing particularly on the front lines and the challenges faced by soldiers and civilians alike. The likely topic revolves around the impact of war on society, the medical efforts for wounded soldiers, and the resilience of women contributing to the war effort. In this poignant collection, Atherton shares her encounters as she attempts to visit military hospitals and the war zone to provide support through her work with "Le Bienêtre du Blessé." The narrative captures her struggles with strict military regulations and the bureaucracy surrounding access to the front lines, while also detailing the bleak yet vivid landscapes of towns devastated by war. Atherton reflects on the human cost of conflict, the routines and spirits of soldiers, and the vital work of women aiding the wounded. Through her observations, she paints a rich tapestry of life amid the horrors of war, revealing both the strength and vulnerability of those affected by the relentless nature of the battlefield. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948
EBook No.: 48160
Published: Feb 4, 2015
Downloads: 186
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, American
Subject: Bienêtre du blessé, société franco-américaine pour nos combattants
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Life in the War Zone
Note: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Mardi Desjardins, Ross Cooling, and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team (http: //www.pgdpcanada.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary: "Life in the War Zone" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century during World War I. The book chronicles the author’s experiences and observations as she navigates through war-ravaged France, focusing particularly on the front lines and the challenges faced by soldiers and civilians alike. The likely topic revolves around the impact of war on society, the medical efforts for wounded soldiers, and the resilience of women contributing to the war effort. In this poignant collection, Atherton shares her encounters as she attempts to visit military hospitals and the war zone to provide support through her work with "Le Bienêtre du Blessé." The narrative captures her struggles with strict military regulations and the bureaucracy surrounding access to the front lines, while also detailing the bleak yet vivid landscapes of towns devastated by war. Atherton reflects on the human cost of conflict, the routines and spirits of soldiers, and the vital work of women aiding the wounded. Through her observations, she paints a rich tapestry of life amid the horrors of war, revealing both the strength and vulnerability of those affected by the relentless nature of the battlefield. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948
EBook No.: 48160
Published: Feb 4, 2015
Downloads: 186
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, American
Subject: Bienêtre du blessé, société franco-américaine pour nos combattants
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.