The book documents the harrowing experiences and observations of the authors during the Armenian massacres. J. Rendel Harris and Helen B. Harris present a collection of letters detailing the atrocities they witnessed firsthand. The work aims to convey the immediate impact and scale of these events, serving as a direct account from the heart of the crisis.

This collection of letters offers a direct and immediate perspective on the Armenian massacres, providing raw, unmediated accounts from those who were present. The value of the work lies in its primary source nature, allowing readers to engage with the events through the eyes of witnesses. The personal correspondence format suggests an intimate and potentially emotional narrative, focusing on the human cost of the conflict. It serves as a crucial historical document for understanding this period.