Publisher's Synopsis
Breckie, His Four Years: 1914-1918 (1918) is a memoir written by Mary Breckinridge about her son Breckie, who served in World War I from 1914 to 1918. The book is a personal account of Breckie's experiences during the war, as well as his mother's own reflections on the conflict and its impact on her family. Through letters and journal entries, Mary Breckinridge provides a vivid and intimate portrait of her son's life as a soldier, from his training and deployment to his experiences on the front lines. The book also explores the broader social and political context of the war, including the role of women in the conflict and the impact of the war on families back home. Overall, Breckie, His Four Years is a moving and insightful account of one family's experience of World War I, and a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of those who served in the conflict.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.