Watching on the Rhine by Violet R. Markham

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Author Markham, Violet R. (Violet Rosa), 1872-1959
LoC No. 21026733
Title Watching on the Rhine
Original Publication United States: George H. Doran Company,1921.
Note London edition (Hodder and Stoughton) has title: A woman's watch on the Rhine.
Note Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "Watching on the Rhine" by Violet R. Markham is an observational account written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of post-World War I Germany, it explores the complexities of life during the Allied occupation, particularly in the city of Cologne. Through the author's eyes, readers witness the struggles of a nation grappling with defeat and the nuances of human interactions between the occupying forces and the local populace. The opening of the book introduces us to the author’s journey as she arrives in the war-torn landscape of France and then crosses into Germany, where the effects of the war linger. The narrative captures the stark contrasts between the devastation left in France and the seemingly normal life that continues in Germany. Markham reflects on the scenery, the people, and her emotional responses to encountering German civilians, expressing both curiosity and conflict as she contemplates their demeanor in the wake of defeat. Her descriptions are vivid as she navigates through occupied territory and meets a variety of characters along the way, setting the stage for deeper explorations of the sociopolitical landscape and the personal stories that unfold during this tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany
Subject Germany -- Description and travel
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Germany
Subject Cologne (Germany) -- Description and travel
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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