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Kings, Queens And Pawns An American Woman at the Front
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- Book Synopsis
- "Kings, Queens, and Pawns" is a captivating memoir written by Mary Roberts Rinehart. Rinehart gives readers a unique peek into her experiences as a war correspondent during World War I, a profession which was traditionally designated for men at the time. The autobiography takes readers on an incredible journey by Europe during the turbulent years of World War I. Rinehart recounts her views and interactions with major characters such as political leaders, military commanders, and ordinary people touched by the war's devastation. Her story takes readers to the front lines of warfare, the difficulties of wartime reporting, including the deep societal changes caused by the struggle. Rinehart's book stands out for its colorful storytelling and astute observations on the human character in times of distress. She depicts the war's chaos and its repercussions on civilians as well as soldiers. She also considers the changing position of women in society as they assumed new duties and opportunities in the absence of men.
- About The Author
- American author Mary Roberts Rinehart, also known as the American Agatha Christie, was born on August 12, 1876, and died on September 22, 1958. The Circular Staircase, Rinehart's debut mystery novel, introduced the "had I but known" narrative approach. Although the exact phrase does not occur in Rinehart's book The Door (1930), she is regarded as the creator of the "the butler did it" story device. As one of the first women to visit the front lines in Belgium during World War I, she also worked to share the tales and experiences of these troops. Mary Roberts Rinehart, who is now known as Rinehart, was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's Allegheny City. Her father was a frustrated inventor, and the family experienced frequent monetary issues throughout her youth. Mary was just 19 years old when her father committed suicide. She was trained to use her right hand because she was left-handed at a time when that was improper. She attended public schools, received her high school diploma at the age of 16, enrolled in the Pittsburgh Training School for Nurses at the Pittsburgh Homeopathic Hospital, and completed her training there in 1896.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9789359325460
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Double 9 Books, (09 January 2023)
- Number of Pages
- 252
- Weight
- 322 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 140 x 14 mm
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