When Johnny Comes Marching Home (1919)

When Johnny Comes Marching Home is a novel written by Mildred Aldrich and first published in 1919. The story is set during World War I and follows the lives of several characters as they deal with the impact of the war on their lives. The main character, Johnny, is a soldier who is wounded in battle and returns home to his small town in New England. He is welcomed back as a hero, but struggles to adjust to civilian life and deal with the physical and emotional scars of war. The novel also explores the experiences of Johnny's family and friends, including his sister, who becomes involved in the suffrage movement, and his childhood friend, who joins the army and is killed in action. The book offers a poignant and personal perspective on the effects of war on individuals and communities, and the challenges of rebuilding and moving forward after a devastating conflict. Aldrich's writing is characterized by its sensitivity and emotional depth, as well as its vivid descriptions of the natural world and the changing seasons. When Johnny Comes Marching Home is a moving and thought-provoking work of historical fiction that offers a unique insight into the human experience of war.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.