How We Escaped From Pretoria (1900)

By Aylmer Haldane and James Aylmer Lowthorpe Haldane

Book Overview

""How We Escaped From Pretoria"" is a memoir written by Aylmer Haldane, a British officer who was captured during the Second Boer War in South Africa in 1899. The book details his experiences as a prisoner of war in Pretoria and his daring escape with two fellow officers. Haldane describes the harsh conditions of the prison camp and the ingenuity and resourcefulness required to plan and execute their escape. The book also provides a vivid account of their journey through the South African wilderness, evading Boer patrols and navigating treacherous terrain. Haldane's memoir is a gripping tale of survival, courage, and determination 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: 1436878381
• ISBN13: 9781436878388
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"