02091cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000380011524500240015326400510017730000470022833600260027533700260030133800360032750000310036350800260039452012160042053400450163665300480168185600430172999900170177220111UtSlPG20260610133451.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD5011 aHuard, Frances Wilson,d1885-196910aWith Those Who Wait 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-12-15  aProduced by Al Haines  a"With Those Who Wait" by Frances Wilson Huard is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative provides a poignant look at life during World War I, particularly from the perspective of civilians enduring the impacts of war while waiting for their loved ones at the front. The author poignantly reflects on the changes in familiar locales through the lens of both loss and resilience, showcasing the human spirit amidst devastation.  The opening of the book introduces readers to a pre-war setting where the narrator recalls peaceful rides to Château-Thierry, engaging in leisure activities that highlight the beauty of the area before the ravages of conflict. As the narrative shifts to the current reality of war in July 1918, the once-bustling town is portrayed as a shadow of its former self, with descriptions of the destruction and evacuation brought on by the German advance. Through letters and reflections from ordinary townsfolk and soldiers, the author weaves a tapestry of personal loss, desperation, and a stubborn cling to hope, illustrating the unfolding drama that envelops both the living and those who wait in uncertainty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20111  c61396d61396