The Tragedy Of Bitlis (1919) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104403904)

The Tragedy of Bitlis is a historical novel written by Grace H. Knapp in 1919. The novel is set during the Armenian Genocide and follows the story of a young American woman named Mary Louise Graffam who travels to Bitlis, a city in eastern Turkey, to work as a teacher. Mary Louise is initially excited about her new job and the opportunity to experience a new culture, but she soon finds herself caught up in the violence and chaos of the Armenian Genocide. As she witnesses the atrocities committed against the Armenian people, Mary Louise becomes determined to help those in need and to document the crimes being committed.The novel is based on real events and people, and Knapp's vivid descriptions bring the horrors of the Armenian Genocide to life. The Tragedy of Bitlis is a powerful and emotional story that sheds light on a dark chapter in history and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable suffering.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.

Author: Grace H. Knapp, Grisell M. McLaren, Myrtle O. Shane
ISBN-10: 1104403900
ISBN-13: 9781104403904
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/27/2009
Pages: 172
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37d