A Hostage In Germany (1917)

By Lee Holt and Georges Desson

Book Overview

""A Hostage In Germany"" is a memoir written by Georges Desson, originally published in 1917. The book recounts the author's experiences as a French civilian who was taken hostage by the German military during World War I. Desson describes his journey from his hometown in France to Germany, where he was imprisoned in a series of camps and forced to perform hard labor. He also details his interactions with fellow prisoners, German soldiers, and civilians, providing a firsthand account of life during wartime. Throughout the book, Desson reflects on the psychological toll of captivity and the impact of war on individuals and nations. ""A Hostage In Germany"" offers a unique perspective on World War I and provides valuable insights into the experiences of prisoners of war.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: 1437456936
• ISBN13: 9781437456936
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"