Over Periscope Pond: Letters From Two American Girls In Paris, October 1916 To January 1918 is a book written by Esther Sayles Root. The book is a collection of letters written by two American girls, Esther Sayles Root and Marjorie Barstow, who were studying in Paris during the First World War. The letters were written between October 1916 and January 1918 and provide a unique insight into the daily lives of two young American women living in Paris during this tumultuous time in history. The letters cover a range of topics from their studies, to their social lives, to the impact of the war on their daily lives. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the experiences of two young women during a time of great upheaval and change in Europe. It is a valuable historical document that offers a unique perspective on life in Paris during the First World War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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.