Description: A HILLTOP ON THE MARNE, by Mildred Aldrich, 1st edition/6th printing, 1915, Mildred Aldrich was an American writer/journalist from the Northeastern United States without any real recognition nor fame when she decided to move to France to live a quiet life in a quiet town - recently after her move, World War One broke out in France with a battle near the Marne, a stones throw away from her residence - this novel is a collection of letters Aldrich wrote to her friend in the States detailing her witnessing the brutality of World War One and the effects it was having on France as a whole, this piece of literature was her big break and was essentially done by pure chance - after being printed in America and read by the public, Aldrich was considered in that time as one of the major reasons America decided to get involved in World War One, she rallied the public simply by conversing with her friend through letters home, this woman became world renowned during a time where it was very difficult for females writers to be given the respect they deserve in the profession, Mildred Aldrich deserves a place in history as one of the greatest journalists of all time - she stepped up when she didn't have to during a time of great danger and terror, she did not flee her position, but instead did her part in rallying her fellow Americans to help Europe in the war effort and eventually win - she did this by telling the truth and observing her surroundings, as difficult and brutal as they were to witness - Mildred Aldrich is a legend, this book is great shelf decor and a great read with a touch of humor and sarcasm, great conversation starter, an affordable piece of literature for those looking to collect vintage books and fill a bookcase with originality, enjoyable for history buffs and historical memorabilia and an excellent conversation starter, missing one page (please see last picture on posting)
Price: 24 USD
Location: Kingston, Massachusetts
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: United States
Signed: No
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Subject: Biography & Autobiography
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1915
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: Mildred Aldrich
Region: Europe
Topic: Literature
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Character Family: World War One
