Synopsis
Experience World War I through the authentic letters of two American girls living and serving in wartime Paris.
Over Periscope Pond preserves the remarkable correspondence of Esther Sayles Root and Marjorie Crocker, written between October 1916 and January 1918. Traveling from America to France, they chronicle relief work, refugee assistance, hospitals, friendships, and the daily realities of life in Paris during the First World War. Their observations capture both the hardships and quiet moments of hope that defined an extraordinary period in history.
Step into a vivid firsthand account that reveals the human experience behind the Great War.
Through thoughtful letters filled with compassion, humor, and careful observation, this collection offers an intimate portrait of wartime France beyond the battlefield. Readers encounter the resilience of ordinary people, the challenges faced by volunteers, and the enduring spirit of communities adapting to conflict. As a contemporary primary source, these letters provide lasting insight into the social and humanitarian dimensions of World War I.
This edition is ideal for readers interested in:
- World War I firsthand accounts
- Women's experiences during wartime
- Paris and France during the Great War
- Historical memoirs and correspondence
- Humanitarian relief and refugee history
- Primary source military history
- European social and cultural history
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