A Village in Picardy by Ruth Gaines
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"A Village in Picardy" by Ruth Gaines is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the experiences of a relief unit in the devastated village of Canizy, located in the Somme region of France, during and after World War I. The book provides an intimate portrayal of the struggle for survival and the community's resilience amid the destruction left by the German occupation. The opening of the
narrative introduces the village of Canizy through the reflections of the author, who traveled there as part of the Smith College Relief Unit. It vividly describes the physical landscape and emotional atmosphere of the village, which has suffered extensive damage but retains memories of its previous life and community spirit. The text discusses the impact of war on the villagers, many of whom have lost their homes, livelihoods, and loved ones, and sets the stage for the relief efforts that aim to restore some sense of normalcy to their lives. The author’s first-person perspective adds a personal touch, emphasizing the human connections formed during this difficult time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gaines, Ruth, 1877-1952 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Neilson, William Allan, 1869-1946 |
| Illustrator | Poulbot, Francisque, 1879-1946 |
| LoC No. | 18014507 |
| Title | A Village in Picardy |
| Credits |
ellinora and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). 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 | World War, 1914-1918 -- Hospitals |
| Subject | Smith College Relief Unit |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Civilian relief -- France |
| Subject | Reconstruction (1914-1939) -- France |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63637 |
| Release Date | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 401 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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