02348cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000470012824500900017526400510026530000470031633600260036333700260038933800360041550000310045150801990048252012410068153400450192265300360196785600430200349709UtSlPG20260610134137.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a18006904  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD5011 aHunt, Edward E.q(Edward Eyre),d1885-195310aTales from a Famished Land :bIncluding The White Island—A Story of the Dardanelles 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-08-15  aProduced by Clarity and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from
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Archive/American Libraries.)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Belgium40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49709