Publisher's Synopsis
""A Hilltop on the Marne"" is a collection of letters written by Mildred Aldrich between June 3 and September 8, 1914. The letters were written during the early stages of World War I and describe Aldrich's experiences living in a small village on a hilltop overlooking the Marne River in France. Aldrich writes about the impact of the war on the local community, including the arrival of refugees and the sound of artillery fire in the distance. She also shares her observations and thoughts on the war, including her belief that it would be a long and difficult conflict. Throughout the book, Aldrich provides vivid descriptions of the French countryside and the people she encounters. She also shares her personal reflections on life, including her love for her home and her appreciation for the simple pleasures in life. ""A Hilltop on the Marne"" offers a unique perspective on the early days of World War I through the eyes of an American expatriate living in France. The book is a poignant and insightful account of a tumultuous time in history, and a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit in times of crisis.1915. A Hilltop on the Marne is a forgotten gem by Mildred Aldrich (who also wrote under the name H. Quinn). When she was 61 she retired as a drama critic and moved to a hilltop residence in France that overlooked the plain where the Battle of the Marne would occur. A friend of Gertrude Stein, she wrote several books about the battles, soldiers' experiences, and the war in general. She was awarded the Legion of Honor by the French government in 1922 for her war efforts.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.
