Life in the War Zone by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton
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"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.)
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| Author | Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948 |
|---|---|
| Title | Life in the War Zone |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Mardi Desjardins, Ross Cooling, and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team (www.pgdpcanada.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, American |
| Subject | Bienêtre du blessé, société franco-américaine pour nos combattants |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48160 |
| Release Date | Feb 4, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 385 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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