Publisher's Synopsis
On The Edge Of The War Zone: From The Battle Of The Marne To The Entrance Of The Stars And Stripes (1917) by Mildred Aldrich is a non-fiction book that recounts the author's experiences during World War I. The book covers the period from the Battle of the Marne in 1914 to the entry of the United States into the war in 1917. Mildred Aldrich was an American writer who had lived in France for many years before the war broke out. She was living in a small village near Paris when the war began and decided to stay there throughout the conflict. The book is a collection of her letters and diary entries that describe the daily life of the people in the village, as well as the impact of the war on their lives. She writes about the shortages of food and supplies, the constant fear of being bombed, and the arrival of wounded soldiers. She also provides a unique perspective on the war, as an American living in France, and her observations on the political and social climate of the time. Overall, On The Edge Of The War Zone is a fascinating and insightful account of life during World War I, told through the eyes of a courageous and compassionate writer.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.
