Out Of The Ruins (1919)

By George B. Ford

Book Overview

Out Of The Ruins is a novel written by George Burdett Ford and published in 1919. The story is set in Europe during the aftermath of World War I and follows the journey of a young American soldier named John Blair. After being wounded in battle, Blair is sent to a hospital in France where he meets a nurse named Yvonne. The two fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Yvonne is engaged to a French officer who is missing in action.As Blair recovers from his injuries, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the war and its devastating effects on both sides. He decides to desert and travel to Paris with Yvonne, hoping to start a new life together. However, their plans are interrupted by a series of unexpected events, including the discovery of Yvonne's fianc����� and Blair's involvement in a dangerous political conspiracy.Out Of The Ruins is a powerful exploration of love, loss, and the aftermath of war. Through the eyes of its protagonist, the novel provides a vivid and poignant portrayal of the physical and emotional devastation wrought by conflict, as well as the resilience and hope that can emerge from even the darkest of circumstances.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437111718
• ISBN13: 9781437111712
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"