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George Horton
1860-1942
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Like Another Helen
"Like Another Helen" by George Horton is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds during a time of tumultuous conflict in Crete, capturing the youthful enthusiasm of its central character, John Curtis, as he embarks on an adventure that intertwines themes of war, liberty, and personal discovery. The story introduces various characters, including young Cretan fighters and foreign enthusiasts, all drawn by a shared cause against oppression. The opening of the book sets the stage with a caique secretly delivering weapons to the insurgents in Crete during a period of rising rebellion. Amidst the excitement of the impending conflict, we meet John Curtis, who, inspired by his surroundings and the passionate fervor of the locals, decides to immerse himself in the events unfolding in Crete. He forms connections with characters such as Lieutenant Peter Lindbohm and Michali Papadakes, both of whom share a commitment to the Cretan cause. The narrative expresses the thrill and danger they encounter as they navigate through a blend of camaraderie and national pride, establishing a foundation for the adventures that lie ahead.
The blight of Asia : $b An account of the systematic extermination of Christian populations by Mohammedans and of the culpability of certain great powers; with the true story of the burning of Smyrna
"The blight of Asia : An account of the systematic extermination of Christian…. by George Horton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. It indicts Ottoman and later Turkish authorities for organized violence against Christian populations—Armenians and Greeks in particular—culminating in the destruction of Smyrna, while also criticizing the complicity and silence of the Great Powers. Framed by the author’s long service in the Near East, it combines eyewitness reporting, quoted testimonies, and polemical argument to portray a deliberate program of extermination and its geopolitical enablers. The opening of the work sets the tone with a foreword condemning Western inaction, followed by an introduction in which the former U.S. consul explains his aims and firsthand vantage—from the Young Turk revolution through the Smyrna fire. Early chapters list major massacres from the 19th century, quote Gladstone’s and others’ denunciations, and describe how post-1908 “Turkification” quickly turned to repression: assassinations, forced disarmament of Christians, torture, and widespread intimidation that helped drive Balkan Christians into alliance. The narrative then shifts to western Asia Minor, recounting boycotts, incitement, killings, expulsions, and the destruction of villages around Smyrna, illustrated by the 1914 sack of Phocea as an “organized” operation. A substantial section presents corroborating evidence on the Armenian deportations—eyewitness accounts from Aleppo and a detailed report by Walter M. Geddes—depicting caravans of women, children, and the elderly dying from brutality, starvation, and disease, and notes similar devastation in the Pontus. It closes this opening portion with the 1919 Greek landing at Smyrna—acknowledging initial shootings and looting, then emphasizing Governor Sterghiades’ swift punishments—and outlines the subsequent Hellenic administration’s reforms, from curbing vice to funding Turkish schools and building public health services.