De verwoeste steden aan de straat van Messina by Jacques Tournadour d'Albay
"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 survivorsand 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.)
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About this eBook
| 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. |
| Credits | Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Earthquakes -- Italy -- Messina |
| Subject | Messina (Italy) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27656 |
| Release Date | Dec 29, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 25, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 111 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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