Twice Captured: A Record of Adventure During the Boer War

By James Francis Harry St. Clair-Erskine and James Francis Harry Clair-E St. Rosslyn

Book Overview

Twice Captured: A Record of Adventure During the Boer War is a memoir written by Rosslyn, Earl of Rosslyn, detailing his experiences as a prisoner of war during the Second Boer War. The book chronicles his capture by the Boers, his time in captivity, and his eventual escape and recapture. The author provides a vivid description of the harsh conditions he and his fellow prisoners endured, including inadequate food and shelter, brutal treatment by their captors, and the constant threat of disease and death. He also recounts his numerous attempts to escape, including his successful escape from the prison camp and subsequent recapture.Throughout the book, the author offers insights into the political and social context of the Boer War, as well as his own personal reflections on the experience of war and captivity. Twice Captured is a gripping and informative account of one man's experience of the Boer War, and provides a valuable perspective on this important historical event.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: 1430486155
• ISBN13: 9781430486152
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"