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The Peak Of The Load is a non-fiction book written by Mildred Aldrich in 1918. The book is a personal account of the author's experiences during the First World War, specifically during the waiting months on the hilltop in France between the entrance of the Stars and Stripes and the second victory on the Marne. The book provides a detailed description of the author's daily life, the people she met, and the events she witnessed during this time. The author's perspective is unique as she was an American expatriate living in France during the war. The book is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the experiences of civilians during the First World War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and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.