02296cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000230011324500370013624600330017326400510020630000470025733600260030433700260033033800360035650000310039250801130042352013560053653400450189265300140193785600430195139888UtSlPG20260610133919.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDK1 aSaurusaitis, Peter10aThirty Days in Lithuania in 19191 a30 Days in Lithuania in 1919 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-06-01  aProduced by David Starner, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Thirty Days in Lithuania in 1919" by Peter Saurusaitis is a historical account written in the early 20th century, detailing the author's personal experiences and observations during a return trip to his native Lithuania. The book primarily explores the aftermath of World War I in Lithuania, capturing the socio-political landscape and the struggles of the Lithuanian people as they sought to establish their identity and independence in a newly liberated environment.  In this narrative, Saurusaitis describes his arduous journey from the United States to Lithuania, navigating various challenges including passport issues, travel turmoil, and the harsh realities of post-war devastation. Upon arriving in Lithuania, he documents the destruction wrought by the conflict, painting a vivid picture of towns reduced to ruins and a population grappling with the consequences of war. The author engages with local communities, discusses the spirit of nationalism that flourished despite oppression from both Polish and Bolshevik forces, and emphasizes the importance of preserving the Lithuanian language and culture. Throughout the book, Saurusaitis not only conveys his deep connection to his homeland but also advocates for total abstinence and shares his hopes for a more prosperous and united Lithuania. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLithuania40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39888