Alsace in rust and gold by Edith O'Shaughnessy
“Alsace in Rust and Gold” by Edith O’Shaughnessy is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles O'Shaughnessy’s experiences in the Alsace region of France during the closing days of World War I. Centering on the people, places, and atmosphere of war-touched Alsace, the book provides a vivid, personal impression rather than a statistical or polemic analysis. It focuses on daily life, the transformation of place and people
under wartime, and the unique blend of sorrow and vitality that characterizes the region during a historic turning point. The opening of “Alsace in Rust and Gold” sets the scene with O’Shaughnessy’s journey from Paris to the front in autumn 1918, as she travels by train amidst French and American soldiers, grieving civilians, and war-torn landscapes. Upon reaching Masevaux, she joins the French Military Mission during the emotionally charged days before the Armistice. The narrative captures local ceremonies, encounters with both townspeople and fellow officers, and the atmosphere of tension, hope, and grief that permeates everyday life. O’Shaughnessy’s descriptions weave together poignant observations, regional color, and reflections on loss and resilience, offering readers a deeply human perspective on Alsace at the end of the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | O'Shaughnessy, Edith, 1870-1939 |
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| LoC No. | 20006294 |
| Title | Alsace in rust and gold |
| Original Publication | New York: Harper & Brothers, 1920. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- France -- Alsace |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75745 |
| Release Date | Mar 29, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 260 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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