his illustrated edition of The Blight of Asia presents a firsthand diplomatic account of the destruction of Smyrna and the displacement of Christian populations during the final collapse of the Ottoman Empire.

Written by American diplomat George Horton, the book records events as he witnessed them and reflects the political and religious tensions of the early twentieth century. It is a work of protest, testimony, and historical memory.

This edition includes:
✔ Newly written foreword and historical framing
✔ Original period-inspired illustrations
✔ Modern, readable formatting
✔ Complete unabridged public domain text

This book is best suited for readers interested in:
• Late Ottoman history
• Diplomatic eyewitness accounts
• Refugee and displacement history
• The Eastern Mediterranean after World War I

This edition presents the text as a historical perspective and encourages thoughtful, critical reading.