Author: Gibbons, Helen Davenport
Synopsis:
In "The Red Rugs of Tarsus: A Woman's Record of the Armenian Massacre of 1909," Helen Davenport Gibbons takes us on a gripping journey through the harrowing events of the Armenian Massacre. Through her eyes, we witness the unimaginable horrors and atrocities committed against the Armenian people in Tarsus, Turkey. As she navigates the chaos and danger, Gibbons provides a firsthand account of the resilience, courage, and unwavering spirit of the Armenian community in the face of unspeakable tragedy.
Genres: Historical non-fiction, Memoir, Social justice
Themes: Genocide, Survival, Human resilience, Cultural identity, Social injustice
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