Thirteen Days: The Chronicle Of An Escape From A German Prison (1918)

By John Alan Lyde Caunter

Book Overview

Thirteen Days: The Chronicle Of An Escape From A German Prison (1918) is a memoir written by John Alan Lyde Caunter. The book recounts his experience as a prisoner of war during World War I and his daring escape from a German prison camp. Caunter provides a detailed account of the conditions he faced as a prisoner, including the harsh treatment and lack of basic necessities. He also describes the planning and execution of his escape, which involved digging a tunnel and carefully coordinating with his fellow prisoners. The book offers a unique perspective on the realities of war and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165271397
• ISBN13: 9781165271399
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Riveting

Well written, humorous account of 13 days on the run as a POW in Germany. A true "page-turner."