Van Smyrna naar Holland in oorlogstijd by Betsy van der Poel
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"Van Smyrna naar Holland in oorlogstijd" by Betsy van der Poel is a historical account written during the early 20th century. This travel narrative captures the experiences of a young woman navigating her return to the Netherlands from Smyrna during the turmoil of World War I, highlighting the challenges she faces amidst various cultural encounters and the chaos of war. The book follows the protagonist as she embarks on a long and
arduous journey from Smyrna, where she had lived for almost three years, back to her homeland. Along the way, she details her emotional farewells to friends and the community she formed in Turkey. The narrative unfolds through various travel segments, including chaotic train rides filled with overcrowded carriages and interactions with fellow travelers from diverse backgrounds. As she navigates challenges across borders, such as customs inspections and navigating language barriers, she reflects not only on the journey but also on the stark contrasts between life in wartime and her memories of peace, ultimately emphasizing themes of resilience, cultural exchange, and the personal impacts of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Poel, Betsy van der |
|---|---|
| Title |
Van Smyrna naar Holland in oorlogstijd De Aarde en haar Volken, 1917 |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | DR: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey |
| Subject | Voyages and travels |
| Subject | Turkey -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28181 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-28181-0 |
| Release Date | Feb 25, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 365 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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