Sicily in Shadow and in Sun: The Earthquake and the American Relief Work by Elliott
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"Sicily in Shadow and in Sun: The Earthquake and the American Relief Work" by Maud Howe is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the catastrophic events surrounding the devastating earthquake in Messina, detailing the destruction and the subsequent American relief efforts to aid the victims. The narrative aims to provide a profound understanding of the disaster's impact on both the land and its people. The
opening portion of the text sets a dramatic and somber tone, recounting a dinner party on December 28, 1908, where the characters discuss an earthquake in Calabria, unaware of the impending tragedy that would soon ravage Messina. The narrative swiftly shifts to the aftermath of the earthquake, as the guests learn of the widespread destruction and the immense suffering in the region. Emphasizing the horror and chaos experienced in the aftermath, the section highlights the urgent need for aid and the intense emotional turmoil faced by those who felt the tremors of disaster, establishing a poignant backdrop for the relief efforts that will follow in the rest of the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Elliott, Maud Howe, 1854-1948 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 10028038 |
| Title | Sicily in Shadow and in Sun: The Earthquake and the American Relief Work |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Earthquakes -- Italy -- Messina |
| Subject | Earthquake relief -- Italy |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58455 |
| Release Date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Last Update | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 628 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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