De verwoeste steden aan de straat van Messina by Jacques Tournadour d'Albay

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Author d'Albay, Jacques Tournadour
Title De verwoeste steden aan de straat van Messina
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1909
Note Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "De verwoeste steden aan de straat van Messina" by Jacques Tournadour d'Albay is a historical account of the devastating earthquake that struck Messina and its surrounding areas in late 1900. The book documents the aftermath of the disaster, capturing the human suffering and the responses of relief efforts as a representative of the French Red Cross. It vividly portrays the destruction and chaos resulting from natural calamity, illustrating the plight of survivors and the challenges faced by relief workers during this tragic event. The narrative follows the journey of the author and his companions from Naples to the stricken region, detailing their observations of the ruins, the refugee camps, and the overwhelming scale of destruction. Through poignant descriptions, Tournadour d'Albay shares encounters with the bereaved, the injured, and the resilient survivors who display both despair and a tenacious hope for the future. The book highlights not just the physical devastation but also the emotional toll on the community and the humanitarian response, showcasing a stark and heartfelt portrayal of human endurance amidst unimaginable suffering. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Subject Earthquakes -- Italy -- Messina
Subject Messina (Italy) -- History
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EBook-No. 27656
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 25, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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