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100 1 _aRinehart, Mary Roberts,
_d1876-1958
245 1 4 _aThe Altar of Freedom
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-10-18
508 _aProduced by Mardi Desjardins, Jen Haines & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"The Altar of Freedom" by Mary Roberts Rinehart is a poignant reflection on motherhood and patriotism, written during the early 20th century, specifically in the context of World War I. This book, a blend of personal narrative and social commentary, explores the emotional journey of mothers as they confront the reality of sending their sons off to war. Rinehart delves into themes of sacrifice, duty, and the collective responsibility of citizens in times of national crisis. In this powerful exposition, Rinehart articulates the inner turmoil of mothers as they grapple with the duality of pride and fear in the face of impending war. She recounts her own experiences and those of other mothers, emphasizing that while men fight on the battlefield, the true backbone of a nation lies in the resilient women who nurture and prepare them for this duty. Through heartfelt anecdotes and reflections on the ideals of freedom, sacrifice, and national unity, Rinehart ultimately calls for solidarity and action among women, urging them to support their sons and contribute to the war effort while demanding accountability and preparation from their government. The narrative is deeply moving, resonating with anyone who understands the complexity of love and duty amid the backdrop of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDraft
653 _aUnited States -- Defenses
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63490
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