Publisher's Synopsis
Told In A French Garden: August, 1914 is a historical novel written by Mildred Aldrich and published in 1916. The book is set in the early days of World War I, specifically in August of 1914, and is narrated by the author herself. The story takes place in a small French village where Aldrich lived at the time, and it follows the lives of the villagers as they come to grips with the reality of war.Through her vivid descriptions and personal observations, Aldrich paints a picture of the chaos and confusion that engulfed France during those early days of the war. She describes the mobilization of troops, the arrival of refugees, and the daily struggles of the villagers as they try to carry on with their lives amidst the turmoil.The book also provides a glimpse into the author's own life and experiences during this time. Aldrich was an American expatriate living in France at the outbreak of the war, and her unique perspective as an outsider gives the book a fresh and insightful voice.Overall, Told In A French Garden: August, 1914 is a captivating and poignant account of a pivotal moment in history. Through Aldrich's eyes, readers are transported back in time to a world that was forever changed by the events of World War I.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.
