My Escape from Germany by Eric A. Keith
"My Escape from Germany" by Eric A. Keith is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on Keith's harrowing experiences as a British civilian prisoner during World War I, chronicling his numerous attempts to escape from Germany back to freedom. This memoir provides not only a personal perspective on the struggles faced by prisoners of war but also insight into the broader context of wartime challenges andthe human spirit's resilience. The opening of the book introduces us to Keith's confinement in Vreden, a prison just three miles from the Dutch border, immediately after an unsuccessful escape attempt. Describing his physical discomfort, oppressive surroundings, and feelings of failure, he reflects on the prior eighteen months of his captivity. Keith's narrative voice is introspective as he contemplates his desire for freedom, the complexities of escape planning, and his memories of a life interrupted by the war. The stage is set for a meticulous detailing of his strategic preparations and inner thoughts as he embarks on the perilous journey toward liberty that the chapters ahead will explore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Keith, Eric A. |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 20002039 |
| Title | My Escape from Germany |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by 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 | Prisoner-of-war escapes |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49509 |
| Release Date | Jul 23, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 137 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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