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Spaces, our quiet days and nights, grow peevish, petulant, and full of grouch when the wind blows. We will stand anything but that. We resent wind; it is not in the bond; we will have none of it!
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Nellie L. McClung (1873-1951) was the author of four novels and several volumes of short stories and non-fiction. McClung was one of five women responsible for the 1929 Persons Case that established women as "persons" according to Canadian law.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an anthology of essays written by a Canadian woman during the First World War. It captures the personal reflections and experiences of everyday women as they navigate the challenges and hardships brought on by the conflict. The author, whose son enlists in the army, grapples with the conflict between her desire for her son's safety and her patriotic duty. Through her lens, we witness the changing social landscape as women increasingly take on roles traditionally held by men, contributing to the war effort in various ways. The book also examines the impact of the war on families and communities, highlighting the emotional turmoil, sacrifices, and resilience of those left behind. Ultimately, this book serves as a poignant testament to the transformative power of war and its profound impact on the lives of ordinary individuals. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331197973_0
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