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Prison Breaks: 13 Books of Prisoner-of-War Narratives

Thirteen Prisoner-of-War Narratives of Escape, Endurance, Resistance, and Survival

by Edward Edwards, George Pearson, Kenneth Darlaston Yearsley, Maurice Andrew Brackenreed Johnston, John Alan Lyde Caunter, Mervin C. Simmons, Nellie L. McClung, Jean Martin, Pat O'Brien, A. J. Evans, Gunther PlÃ¼schow, E. H. Jones, Eric A. Keith, Horace Gray Gilliland, H. G. Durnford, W. H. Newlin ...

Prison Breaks gathers thirteen prisoner-of-war narratives into a capacious study of captivity, ingenuity, endurance, and the contested ethics of escape. Moving between memoir, adventure chronicle, military testimony, and reflective autobiography, the volume makes confinement a literary as well as political condition. Accounts of audacious flight, clandestine planning, and survival beyond prison ... Read more

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Prison Breaks gathers thirteen prisoner-of-war narratives into a capacious study of captivity, ingenuity, endurance, and the contested ethics of escape. Moving between memoir, adventure chronicle, military testimony, and reflective autobiography, the volume makes confinement a literary as well as political condition. Accounts of audacious flight, clandestine planning, and survival beyond prison
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Greenmantle by John Buchan - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)

by John Buchan ...

Series Book 10 - Delphi Parts Edition (John Buchan)
This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Greenmantle by John Buchan - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of John Buchan’.Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first ... Read more

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This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Greenmantle by John Buchan - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of John Buchan’.Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first
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Nothing of Importance

by Bernard Adams ...

Adams served as a lieutenant in the 1st Battalion of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers and was stationed on the Western Front, primarily in the trenches of the Somme. In this memoir, he documents the daily life of a soldier, focusing on the mundane routines, camaraderie, and the moments of terror faced by men living in the trenches. Through his detailed and often stark writing, Adams captures the contrast ... Read more

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Adams served as a lieutenant in the 1st Battalion of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers and was stationed on the Western Front, primarily in the trenches of the Somme. In this memoir, he documents the daily life of a soldier, focusing on the mundane routines, camaraderie, and the moments of terror faced by men living in the trenches. Through his detailed and often stark writing, Adams captures the contrast
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War Is War

by A. M. Burrage ...

Alfred Burrages War is War is his sincere and successful attempt to record his experiences as a private soldier in France during the First World War, his reactions to abnormal conditions and his observations.Written in the 1920s he wanted the curious to know what war was really like. Burrage realized that nearly all such memoirs were written by ex-officers who inevitably saw the war from a ... Read more

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Alfred Burrages War is War is his sincere and successful attempt to record his experiences as a private soldier in France during the First World War, his reactions to abnormal conditions and his observations.Written in the 1920s he wanted the curious to know what war was really like. Burrage realized that nearly all such memoirs were written by ex-officers who inevitably saw the war from a
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Sevastopol Sketches (Sebastopol Sketches)

by Leo Tolstoy ...

"Sevastopol Sketches (Sebastopol Sketches)" is a collection of three works of historical fiction in which Tolstoy draws upon his real life experiences during the Siege of Sevastopol. The titular location draws its name from that of a city in Crimea and takes place during the Crimean war. The three tales in this collection are respectively titled "Sevastopol in December", "Sevastopol in May", and ... Read more

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"Sevastopol Sketches (Sebastopol Sketches)" is a collection of three works of historical fiction in which Tolstoy draws upon his real life experiences during the Siege of Sevastopol. The titular location draws its name from that of a city in Crimea and takes place during the Crimean war. The three tales in this collection are respectively titled "Sevastopol in December", "Sevastopol in May", and
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A Passionate Prodigality

Fragments of Autobiography

by Guy Chapman ...

This classic WWI memoir by a decorated infantryman and historian presents a vivid account of life in the trenches on the Western Front.During World War One, Major Guy Chapman, OBE MC, served in the Royal Fusiliers and was awarded the Military Cross for his bravery. Joining soon after war was declared, Chapman was stationed in France and fought in the Battle of Arras.When Chapman's memoir, A ... Read more

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This classic WWI memoir by a decorated infantryman and historian presents a vivid account of life in the trenches on the Western Front.During World War One, Major Guy Chapman, OBE MC, served in the Royal Fusiliers and was awarded the Military Cross for his bravery. Joining soon after war was declared, Chapman was stationed in France and fought in the Battle of Arras.When Chapman's memoir, A
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"Over There" with the Australians

Enriched edition. Unveiling the Australian Soldier's War Experience

by R. Hugh Knyvett, Jacob Prentiss ...

In "Over There" with the Australians, R. Hugh Knyvett offers a poignant narrative that captures the Australian perspective during World War I. The text blends firsthand accounts, vivid descriptions, and a contemplative tone that evokes the emotional turmoil faced by soldiers far from home. Knyvett's literary style is characterized by rich imagery and a deep sense of place, reflecting on the ... Read more

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In "Over There" with the Australians, R. Hugh Knyvett offers a poignant narrative that captures the Australian perspective during World War I. The text blends firsthand accounts, vivid descriptions, and a contemplative tone that evokes the emotional turmoil faced by soldiers far from home. Knyvett's literary style is characterized by rich imagery and a deep sense of place, reflecting on the
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The Escape of a Princess Pat

by George Pearson ...

First published in 1918. "In order to remove all question of doubt in the mind of the reader it might perhaps be well to state here that the facts as given are thebona fide experiences of Corporal Edwards, Number 39, Number One Company, P. P. C. L. I., and as such were subjected to the closest scrutiny both by the author and others before it was deemed advisable to give the account to the public. ... Read more

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First published in 1918. "In order to remove all question of doubt in the mind of the reader it might perhaps be well to state here that the facts as given are thebona fide experiences of Corporal Edwards, Number 39, Number One Company, P. P. C. L. I., and as such were subjected to the closest scrutiny both by the author and others before it was deemed advisable to give the account to the public.
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Now It Can Be Told

by Philip Gibbs ...

In "Now It Can Be Told," Philip Gibbs presents a compelling narrative that melds personal memoir with a vivid historical account of World War I. The book is characterized by its evocative prose and meticulous attention to detail, drawing readers into the trenches and fog of battle with an immediacy that renders the horrors of war both palpable and intimate. Gibbs utilizes a reflective literary ... Read more

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In "Now It Can Be Told," Philip Gibbs presents a compelling narrative that melds personal memoir with a vivid historical account of World War I. The book is characterized by its evocative prose and meticulous attention to detail, drawing readers into the trenches and fog of battle with an immediacy that renders the horrors of war both palpable and intimate. Gibbs utilizes a reflective literary
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The Glory of the Trenches

A Soldier's Tale of Horror and Heroism in World War I

by Coningsby Dawson ...

In 'The Glory of the Trenches,' Coningsby Dawson presents a deeply introspective narrative that grapples with the harrowing realities of World War I. Through a blend of vivid imagery and poignant prose, Dawson captures the psychological and physical toll of trench warfare, intertwining personal anecdotes with broader themes of heroism and sacrifice. His literary style deftly balances realism with ... Read more

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In 'The Glory of the Trenches,' Coningsby Dawson presents a deeply introspective narrative that grapples with the harrowing realities of World War I. Through a blend of vivid imagery and poignant prose, Dawson captures the psychological and physical toll of trench warfare, intertwining personal anecdotes with broader themes of heroism and sacrifice. His literary style deftly balances realism with
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Greenmantle

by John Buchan ...

Series series Unabridged Classics
‘Greenmantle’ is John Buchan’s second novel featuring Richard Hannay. There were two Hannay novels set during the First World War, ‘Greenmantle’ published in 1916 and ‘Mr Standfast’, published in 1919. ‘The Thirty-Nine Steps’ perhaps the best known of all five Hannay novels, was published in 1915 and covers a period leading up to the conflict.‘Greenmantle’ is set in Constantinople during November ... Read more

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‘Greenmantle’ is John Buchan’s second novel featuring Richard Hannay. There were two Hannay novels set during the First World War, ‘Greenmantle’ published in 1916 and ‘Mr Standfast’, published in 1919. ‘The Thirty-Nine Steps’ perhaps the best known of all five Hannay novels, was published in 1915 and covers a period leading up to the conflict.‘Greenmantle’ is set in Constantinople during November
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In the Foreign Legion

Enriched edition. A Soldier's Journey: Triumphs and Trials in the French Foreign Legion

by Erwin Rosen, Miles Stokes ...

In 'In the Foreign Legion,' Erwin Rosen masterfully chronicles the multifaceted experiences of soldiers who choose the path of the French Foreign Legion. Combining vivid prose with poignant personal accounts, Rosen delves into the psychological complexities of displacement and identity that accompany these recruits from diverse backgrounds. Set against the backdrop of conflict and camaraderie, the ... Read more

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In 'In the Foreign Legion,' Erwin Rosen masterfully chronicles the multifaceted experiences of soldiers who choose the path of the French Foreign Legion. Combining vivid prose with poignant personal accounts, Rosen delves into the psychological complexities of displacement and identity that accompany these recruits from diverse backgrounds. Set against the backdrop of conflict and camaraderie, the
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