The Luck of Thirteen: Wanderings and Flight through Montenegro and Serbia by Gordon et al.
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"The Luck of Thirteen: Wanderings and Flight through Montenegro and Serbia" by Mr. and Mrs. Jan Gordon is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This account details the experiences of the authors, Jan and Jo, as they navigate their journey through war-torn Montenegro and Serbia during a tumultuous period marked by military conflict and humanitarian missions. The book captures their attempts to balance medical relief efforts while embarking on
an adventure through the stunning yet challenging landscapes of the Balkans. At the start of the book, the Gordons recount their recent experiences working in medical missions, highlighting the chaos and difficulties they faced, including a humorous recounting of their motor vehicle getting stuck in mud. The couple embarks on a journey that combines their professional obligations with the desire for a holiday as they explore the towns and people they encounter, vividly describing the sights, sounds, and characters along the way. They navigate various challenges such as managing the local language, meeting other professionals, capturing the war's impact while interacting with soldiers and civilians, all while maintaining a lighthearted tone, reflective of their unique relationship and camaraderie. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Gordon, Jan, 1882-1944 |
|---|---|
| Author | Gordon, Cora, 1879-1950 |
| Title | The Luck of Thirteen: Wanderings and Flight through Montenegro and Serbia |
| Credits |
Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Taavi Kalju and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at dp.rastko.net. (This file was made using scans of public domain works from the University of Michigan Digital Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives |
| Subject | Montenegro -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Serbia -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17291 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-17291-0 |
| Release Date | Dec 12, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 586 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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