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Born on October 30, 1857, in San Francisco, Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton was fortunate enough to be raised by her grandfather after her parents divorced when she was two. Her grandfather was Stephen Franklin, a relative of Benjamin Franklin, was deeply committed to her education... Read Full Overview

Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton (October 30, 1857 - June 14, 1948) was an American author. Many of her novels are set in her home state of California. Her bestseller Black Oxen (1923) was made into a silent movie of the same name. In addition to novels, she wrote short stories,... Read Full Overview

The White Morning is a novel written by Gertrude Atherton that explores the role of German women during wartime. The story is set in Germany during World War I and follows the lives of two women, Gertrude and Liesel, who come from very different backgrounds but are united by... Read Full Overview

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Countess Gisela Neibuhr feels profound dissatisfaction with her country, as a woman -- and so thoroughly disgusted with it as a German that her personal grievances seem far from necessary to fortify her for the momentous role she is soon to play.

Countess Gisela Neibuhr feels profound dissatisfaction with her country, as a woman -- and so thoroughly disgusted with it as a German that her personal grievances seem far from necessary to fortify her for the momentous role she is soon to play.

"The White Morning: A Novel of the Power of the German Women in Wartime" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton explores the experiences and role of German women during war. The novel delves into the complex emotional and social struggles faced by women in Germany as they navigate... Read Full Overview

Experience the tumultuous era of World War I through the eyes of German women in Gertrude Atherton's "The White Morning." This powerful novel, a meticulously prepared print republication, delves into the social changes and burgeoning women's rights movement that arose during... Read Full Overview

"The White Morning" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton is a compelling historical novel that explores the burgeoning feminist movement in pre-World War I Germany. The story envisions a world where women rise up to demand equality and effect profound social and political change... Read Full Overview

"The White Morning" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton is a compelling historical novel that explores the burgeoning feminist movement in pre-World War I Germany. The story envisions a world where women rise up to demand equality and effect profound social and political change... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

The White Morning is a novel written by Gertrude Atherton that explores the power of German women during wartime. The story is set in Germany during World War I and follows the lives of two women, one from a wealthy family and the other from a working-class background. As the... Read Full Overview

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