From Turkish Toils

The narrative of an Armenian family's escape

Autori

• Esther Mugerditchian

Parametri

• 72 pagine
• 3 ore di lettura

• Storia

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The narrative recounts the harrowing escape of Esther Mugerditchian and her family from Western Armenia during the Ottoman Empire's turmoil. Witnessing horrific events, she documented their perilous journey while dressed in Kurdish attire. Originally written to her husband, an Armenian pastor and British Vice-Consul, her account details their successful flight into Russian-held territory. From Tiflis, she shared her experiences with him in Egypt, leading to the eventual publication of their story, highlighting resilience amid tragedy.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2019

(In brossura)