Project Gutenberg 2004-07-29 Public domain in the USA. 200 Shortall, Katherine Where the Sabots Clatter Again This eBook was produced by Steven desJardins and Distributed Proofreaders. "Where the Sabots Clatter Again" by Katherine Shortall is a collection of reflections and sketches written in the early 20th century, specifically shortly after World War I. The book captures the experiences and observations of the author, who served as a member of the Radcliffe Unit in France, collaborating with the French Red Cross in reconstruction efforts after the armistice. It poignantly addresses the themes of resilience and renewal in the aftermath of war, particularly through the lens of personal stories and the revitalization of devastated French towns. The narrative unfolds through a series of vignettes that highlight the lives of individuals in and around Noyon, a town deeply scarred by the war. Characters like Mademoiselle Gaston, a dedicated nurse whose perspective shifts from despair to hope as she prepares for her wedding, embody the spirit of a community slowly healing from the trauma of conflict. The author captures moments of tenderness and humor amidst the suffering, detailing the wedding ceremonies, the resilience of the townspeople, and their collective efforts to rebuild their lives. Through her descriptive prose, Shortall illustrates the enduring spirit of humanity, the importance of community, and the delicate balance between grief and joy in the face of reconstruction. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en France -- Description and travel France -- Civilization -- 1901-1945 DC Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) 66090 2025-10-06T03:42:32.910423 text/html 41939 2024-10-28T20:02:11 text/html 294745 2025-10-06T03:42:38.171415 application/epub+zip 293405 2025-10-06T03:42:35.822430 application/epub+zip 83310 2025-10-06T03:42:34.672427 application/epub+zip 601113 2025-10-06T03:42:39.800438 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 590691 2025-10-06T03:42:37.422436 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 165621 2022-09-06T23:58:12.393269 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 57265 2025-10-06T03:42:32.620404 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 37532 2024-10-28T20:02:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16234 2025-10-06T03:42:39.940390 application/rdf+xml 13993 2025-10-06T03:42:35.170409 image/jpeg 3311 2025-10-06T03:42:34.923418 image/jpeg 290032 2025-10-06T03:42:32.925419 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog