When Hitler invaded Holland in 1939; Edith van Hessen was a popular Dutch high school student. She also happened to be Jewish. In the same month that Anne Frank's family went into hiding; Edith was sent to live with a courageous Protestant family; took a new name; and survived by posing as a gentile. Ultimately one-third of the hidden Dutch Jews were discovered and murdered; most of Edith's family perished. Velmans's memoir is based on her teenage diaries; wartime letters; and reflections as an adult survivor. In recounting wartime events and the details of her feelings as the war runs its course; Edith's Story ultimately affirms life; love; and extraordinary courage. "The most vivid evocation of the experience of Nazi Occupation that I have ever read." - The Independent (London)
#3461359 in Books Davis Graeme Carol Sean Brouillard Gabriel 2010-03-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .25 x 5.98l; .38 #File Name: 0979636175110 pagesColonial Gothic Gazetteer
Review
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Quick handbook of Colonial AmericaBy Eugene MoyersOf all the Colonial Gothic supplements I have purchased (see my review of Colonial Gothic revised) this has been the most useful. It is like a small encyclopedia of early America. It is written by Graeme Davis a well known author in the roleplaying/ history field. I have read much of his work and even colaborated with him on a history project for another gaming company. He is fine author who can keep your interest.It is broken down into an overall view of colonial history; followed by detailed colony by colony chapters. Each chapter covers history; geography; society politics; locations and mysteries of that colony. There is a further large chapter on Native Americans and a roleplaying adventure to be used with the Colonial Gothic roleplaying system.Of the Colonial Gothic supplements this is the one I reach for first when looking for a quick fact. The maps in this supplement were particularly useful as was the bibliography.
