Tales from a Famished Land by Edward E. Hunt
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"Tales from a Famished Land" by Edward E. Hunt is a collection of narratives written during the early 20th century. The book explores the human condition amidst the backdrop of World War I, centering on intimate glimpses into the lives of people affected by the war in Belgium. The stories are characterized by their blend of reality and fiction, capturing a range of emotions and experiences faced by both the inhabitants and
those providing relief during these trying times. The opening of the book introduces readers to the juxtaposition of normalcy and despair amid the war, beginning with a scene set in a peaceful countryside punctuated by the distant sounds of cannon fire. A traveler on the road encounters a local farmer and his family, who reflect the toll the conflict has taken on their lives. Through the lens of the protagonist, readers are introduced to the brave yet challenging tasks carried out by relief workers, underscoring the resilience of the human spirit in a "famished land." The initial chapters weave together elements of hope, madness, and the supernatural, setting the tone for a poignant exploration of love, loss, and determination in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hunt, Edward E. (Edward Eyre), 1885-1953 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 18006904 |
| Title |
Tales from a Famished Land Including The White Island—A Story of the Dardanelles |
| Credits |
Produced by Clarity and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.0 (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 -- Belgium |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49709 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-49709-9 |
| Release Date | Aug 15, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 516 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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