02552cam a22003373u 4500 25683 UtSlPG 20260610133605.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Pearson, George The Escape of a Princess Pat : Being the full account of the capture and fifteen months' imprisonment of Corporal Edwards, of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, and his final escape from Germany into Holland Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-06-03 Produced by Sigal Alon, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The Escape of a Princess Pat" by George Pearson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This narrative details the experiences of Corporal Edward Edwards from the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry during World War I, focusing on his capture, subsequent imprisonment in Germany, and eventual escape. The account paints a vivid picture of the harrowing conditions faced by soldiers and the resilience of the human spirit amidst war's brutality. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for Edwards' experiences, describing the intense conflict and challenges faced by the Princess Patricia's regiment during battles in the trenches around Ypres. It portrays the environment of uncertainty and fear, with soldiers constantly prepared for gas attacks and enemy assaults. As the narrative progresses, it delves into the camaraderie among soldiers, their tragic losses, and the harrowing reality of capture. The compelling storytelling invites readers to reflect on the horrors of war, while highlighting the personal stories of those who endured such trials. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Prisoners and prisons, German World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, Canadian Prisoner-of-war escapes Edwards, Edward, 1876- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25683 66684 66684