The French Prisoners: A Story For Boys (1884)

By Edward Bertz and Eduard Bertz

Book Overview

The French Prisoners: A Story For Boys is a novel written by Edward Bertz and published in 1884. The book follows the story of two young boys, Harry and Tom, who live in a small village in England during the Napoleonic Wars. The boys are fascinated by the war and dream of becoming soldiers themselves one day.One day, a group of French prisoners of war is brought to the village, and the boys are both excited and fearful. They are initially hesitant to interact with the prisoners, but eventually, they strike up a friendship with one of them, a young soldier named Pierre.Through their conversations with Pierre, the boys learn about the realities of war and the hardships faced by soldiers on both sides. They also learn about the importance of compassion and understanding, even in times of conflict.As the story unfolds, the boys become embroiled in a plot to help Pierre escape from the prison camp. Their bravery and ingenuity are put to the test as they navigate dangerous situations and risk their own safety to help their new friend.The French Prisoners: A Story For Boys is a heartwarming tale of friendship, courage, and compassion, set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in European history. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers of all ages.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: 116509679X
• ISBN13: 9781165096794
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"