Sicily In Shadow And In Sun: The Earthquake And The American Relief Work (1910)

by Maud Howe Elliott and Maud Howe

Book Overview

""Sicily In Shadow And In Sun: The Earthquake And The American Relief Work"" is a book written by Maud Howe Elliott and published in 1910. The book describes the devastating earthquake that hit Sicily in 1908 and the relief efforts made by the American government and citizens to help those affected by the disaster. The author provides a detailed account of the earthquake and its aftermath, including the destruction of buildings, loss of life, and the struggles of the survivors. The book also highlights the efforts of the American Red Cross and other organizations in providing aid to the victims. Maud Howe Elliott's writing style is descriptive and emotional, conveying the tragedy of the earthquake and the compassion of those who worked to help the people of Sicily. The book is a historical account of a significant event in Italian and American history and serves as a reminder of the importance of humanitarian aid in times of crisis.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167027256
• ISBN13: 9781167027253
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"