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100 1 _aGibbons, Helen Davenport,
_d1882-1960
245 1 4 _aThe Red Rugs of Tarsus: A Woman's Record of the Armenian Massacre of 1909
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-01-17
508 _aE-text prepared by sp1nd, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
520 _a"The Red Rugs of Tarsus: A Woman's Record of the Armenian Massacre of 1909" by Helen Davenport Gibbons is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book is an autobiographical narrative reflecting on the tragic events of the Armenian massacres in 1909 through the eyes of an American woman who witnessed these atrocities. Gibbons provides a personal perspective on her experiences during this tumultuous time, highlighting her interactions with the local Armenian community and the danger they faced. At the start of the narrative, Gibbons recounts her transition into married life in Tarsus and introduces herself in a domestic setting, where she navigates the cultural intricacies of her new home. The opening chapters highlight her concern for the Armenian people amidst rising tensions, foreshadowing the violence that is to come. Through vivid descriptions, she shares her daily life, interactions with locals, and the growing political backdrop that hints at impending disaster. The tone blends personal reflection with a sense of urgency as she becomes increasingly aware of the looming threat to the Armenian population, setting the stage for the unfolding tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArmenian massacres, 1909 -- Turkey -- Adana
653 _aAdana (Turkey) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41861
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