Watching on the Rhine by Violet R. Markham
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"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.)
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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. |
| Credits | David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69662 |
| Release Date | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 365 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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