02257cam a22003133u 4500 27656 UtSlPG 20260610133630.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 DG d'Albay, Jacques Tournadour, 1885-1963 De verwoeste steden aan de straat van Messina : De Aarde en haar Volken, 1909 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-12-29 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ "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.) Original publication data not identified Earthquakes -- Italy -- Messina Messina (Italy) -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27656 68565 68565