Little Comrade

""Little Comrade: A Tale of the Great War"" is a historical novel written by Burton Egbert Stevenson and first published in 1915. The book tells the story of a young girl named Mariska who lives in a small village in Russia during World War I. Mariska's father is a soldier fighting on the front lines, and her mother is struggling to keep their family together in his absence. Despite her young age, Mariska is determined to do her part to help her country. She becomes involved in a local group of women who are knitting socks and other warm clothing to send to the soldiers on the front lines. Mariska also befriends a wounded soldier who has been sent home to recover, and she helps him adjust to life back in the village.As the war continues, Mariska's village is occupied by German soldiers. She and her family are forced to flee their home and seek refuge elsewhere. Along the way, Mariska encounters many challenges and hardships, but she never loses her determination to help her country and her people.""Little Comrade"" is a poignant and heartwarming story of courage, resilience, and the power of community in the face of adversity. It offers a unique perspective on the Great War and the impact it had on ordinary people, particularly women and children.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.