13 Days: The Chronicle of an Escape from a German Prison by John Alan Lyde Caunter
"13 Days: The Chronicle of an Escape from a German Prison" by John Alan Lyde Caunter is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically during the aftermath of World War I. The book chronicles the author's experiences as a prisoner of war in Germany, focusing on his attempts to escape from the harsh conditions of the camps. It reflects on the brutal treatment of prisoners, the camaraderie among them,and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The opening of the book introduces us to the author's arrival at Crefeld prison camp after being captured in battle. He paints a vivid picture of the initial treatment of prisoners, describing their harrowing transport and their first impressions of the camp. The author highlights the poor conditions and the psychological challenges faced by officers during detention, emphasizing the struggles against despair and maintaining morale. The narrative sets the stage for his planned escape while also offering insights into the mentality of both the prisoners and their captors, indicating a growing resolve among the prisoners to reclaim their freedom despite the risks involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Caunter, John Alan Lyde, 1889-1981 |
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| LoC No. | 19000689 |
| Title | 13 Days: The Chronicle of an Escape from a German Prison |
| Alternate Title | Thirteen Days: The Chronicle of an Escape from a German Prison |
| Note | Illustrated by the author. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Jeannie Howse, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Prisoners and prisons, German |
| Subject | Prisoner-of-war escapes |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35724 |
| Release Date | Mar 30, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 189 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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