This memoir offers a firsthand account of life in Central Europe during the height of World War I, as experienced by an American journalist and correspondent. Schreiner vividly describes the battles, the people, and the daily struggles of survival in a region torn apart by conflict and uncertainty. This book is a compelling and detailed portrait of a pivotal moment in world history.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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.