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Kings, Queens and Pawns: An American Woman at the Front

Mary Roberts Rinehart 2 Episodes Aug 23, 2026

Mary Roberts Rinehart recounts her journey to Europe in January 1915 as a war correspondent for The Saturday Evening Post. Based in Belgium, she offers a personal perspective on the reality of war, moving beyond battlefield clashes to depict the suffering of soldiers and civilians. Her narrative highlights the tragic human toll with vivid imagery of wounded boys, grieving women, and devastated landscapes. The book captures her reflections on the violence and loss she witnessed during the early months of World War I.

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Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue on Grandpa's Farm-Laura Lee Hope Aug 23, 2026 15602 A personal account of the American author's visit to Europe in January 1915 while a war correspondent in Belgium for The Saturday Evening Post. She writes: "War is not two great armies meeting in a clash and frenzy of battle. It is much more than that. War is a boy carried on a stretcher, looking up at God's blue sky with bewildered eyes that are soon to close; war is a woman carrying a child that

New Bodies for Old-Maurice Renard Aug 22, 2026 22839 A personal account of the American author's visit to Europe in January 1915 while a war correspondent in Belgium for The Saturday Evening Post. She writes: "War is not two great armies meeting in a clash and frenzy of battle. It is much more than that. War is a boy carried on a stretcher, looking up at God's blue sky with bewildered eyes that are soon to close; war is a woman carrying a child that

Our Little Spanish Cousin-Mary F. Nixon-Roulet Aug 21, 2026 7665 A personal account of the American author's visit to Europe in January 1915 while a war correspondent in Belgium for The Saturday Evening Post. She writes: "War is not two great armies meeting in a clash and frenzy of battle. It is much more than that. War is a boy carried on a stretcher, looking up at God's blue sky with bewildered eyes that are soon to close; war is a woman carrying a child that

Crusades-George William Cox Aug 20, 2026 27344 A personal account of the American author's visit to Europe in January 1915 while a war correspondent in Belgium for The Saturday Evening Post. She writes: "War is not two great armies meeting in a clash and frenzy of battle. It is much more than that. War is a boy carried on a stretcher, looking up at God's blue sky with bewildered eyes that are soon to close; war is a woman carrying a child that

Journal of John Woolman-John Woolman Aug 20, 2026 23735 A personal account of the American author's visit to Europe in January 1915 while a war correspondent in Belgium for The Saturday Evening Post. She writes: "War is not two great armies meeting in a clash and frenzy of battle. It is much more than that. War is a boy carried on a stretcher, looking up at God's blue sky with bewildered eyes that are soon to close; war is a woman carrying a child that

Master of the World-Jules Verne Aug 19, 2026 17693 A personal account of the American author's visit to Europe in January 1915 while a war correspondent in Belgium for The Saturday Evening Post. She writes: "War is not two great armies meeting in a clash and frenzy of battle. It is much more than that. War is a boy carried on a stretcher, looking up at God's blue sky with bewildered eyes that are soon to close; war is a woman carrying a child that

Phillips Brooks-Mark Antony De Wolfe Howe Aug 17, 2026 7624 A personal account of the American author's visit to Europe in January 1915 while a war correspondent in Belgium for The Saturday Evening Post. She writes: "War is not two great armies meeting in a clash and frenzy of battle. It is much more than that. War is a boy carried on a stretcher, looking up at God's blue sky with bewildered eyes that are soon to close; war is a woman carrying a child that

Account of Egypt by Herodotus-Herodotus Aug 16, 2026 13321 A personal account of the American author's visit to Europe in January 1915 while a war correspondent in Belgium for The Saturday Evening Post. She writes: "War is not two great armies meeting in a clash and frenzy of battle. It is much more than that. War is a boy carried on a stretcher, looking up at God's blue sky with bewildered eyes that are soon to close; war is a woman carrying a child that

With the Turks in Palestine-Alexander Aaronsohn Aug 4, 2026 6896 With the Turks in Palestine by Alexander Aaronsohn offers a compelling glimpse into a pivotal moment in history, focusing on the experiences and challenges faced in Palestine during a time of conflict. This audiobook captures the essence of resilience and the human spirit amid the complexities of war, making it a relevant listen for those interested in understanding the historical landscape of the

Kings Queens and Pawns An American Woman at the Front - Mary Roberts Rinehart - Part 2 Jul 14, 2026 2852 A personal account of the American author's visit to Europe in January 1915 while a war correspondent in Belgium for The Saturday Evening Post. She writes: "War is not two great armies meeting in a clash and frenzy of battle. It is much more than that. War is a boy carried on a stretcher, looking up at God's blue sky with bewildered eyes that are soon to close; war is a woman carrying a child that

Kings Queens and Pawns An American Woman at the Front - Mary Roberts Rinehart - Part 1 Jul 13, 2026 34771 A personal account of the American author's visit to Europe in January 1915 while a war correspondent in Belgium for The Saturday Evening Post. She writes: "War is not two great armies meeting in a clash and frenzy of battle. It is much more than that. War is a boy carried on a stretcher, looking up at God's blue sky with bewildered eyes that are soon to close; war is a woman carrying a child that

Kings, Queens and Pawns: An American Woman at the Front

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