Lest innocent blood be shed: the story of the village of Le Chambon and how goodness happened there
TitleLest innocent blood be shed: the story of the village of Le Chambon and how goodness happened there
Author
Call number940.53180944595/0001
Object number07187
Place of publicationLondon, England
PublisherMichael Joseph
Year of publication
1979
Physical description303p., index, bibliography
MaterialBook
ISBN0718118316
Description
Tells the story of Pastor Andre Trocme and his successful efforts to rescue Jews fleeing from Nazi-occupied France. The unique aspect of Trocme's efforts was his ability to enlist the cooperation of a village of 3,000 people without being betrayed. From 1940-1944 hundreds of Jews were saved.