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100 1 _aColumban, M., Dame
245 1 4 _aThe Irish Nuns at Ypres: An Episode of the War
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-02-26
508 _aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Irish Nuns at Ypres: An Episode of the War" by Dame M. Columban is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This narrative chronicles the experiences of a community of Irish nuns during World War I, specifically focusing on their harrowing encounters as they navigate the chaos of war in Ypres, Belgium. The story highlights themes of faith, courage, and resilience in the face of adversity, as the nuns strive to protect their monastery and care for the wounded amidst the horrors of combat. At the start of the narrative, the atmosphere in Ypres is tense as rumors of the German army's advance reach the nuns. They respond by dimming the lights in their monastery and preparing for potential conflict. The Mother Prioress addresses the community, revealing that the Germans have indeed entered the town, alarming everyone. As the nuns witness the entry of the occupying army, they are filled with dread but hold steadfast in their faith, gathering for prayer and seeking divine protection. This opening section sets the stage for the nuns' trials, casting light on their bravery and sense of duty as they prepare to face the ensuing chaos and uncertainty of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Smith, Elder & Co., 1915
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives
700 1 _aRedmond, John Edward,
_d1856-1918
700 1 _aO'Brien, R. Barry
_q(Richard Barry),
_d1847-1918
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/irishnunsatypres00colurich/page/n7/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67512
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