My Three Years in a German Prison by Henri Béland
"My Three Years in a German Prison" by Henri Béland is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's personal experiences and observations during his internment in Germany following the outbreak of World War I. It explores themes of war, patriotism, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. The opening of the narrative details the author's life shortly before the war begins, capturing theatmosphere of uncertainty and tension as news of the conflict between Austria and Serbia spreads. Béland describes his journey from France to Belgium as Germany's intentions to invade begin to reveal themselves, noting the reactions of various citizens along the way. This initial chapter sets the stage for the escalating conflict that leads to the author's eventual capture and imprisonment, while highlighting the sense of shock and anxiety felt by many during those tumultuous times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Béland, Henri, 1869-1935 |
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| Title | My Three Years in a German Prison |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Dianna Adair and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| 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 | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, Canadian |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49350 |
| Release Date | Jul 4, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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