02524cam a22003493u 4500 35724 UtSlPG 20260610133821.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 19000689 UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Caunter, John Alan Lyde, 1889-1981 13 Days: The Chronicle of an Escape from a German Prison Thirteen Days: The Chronicle of an Escape from a German Prison Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Illustrated by the author. Release date is 2011-03-30 Produced by Jeannie Howse, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "13 Days: The Chronicle of an Escape from a German Prison" by John Alan Lyde Caunter is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically during the aftermath of World War I. The book chronicles the author's experiences as a prisoner of war in Germany, focusing on his attempts to escape from the harsh conditions of the camps. It reflects on the brutal treatment of prisoners, the camaraderie among them, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The opening of the book introduces us to the author's arrival at Crefeld prison camp after being captured in battle. He paints a vivid picture of the initial treatment of prisoners, describing their harrowing transport and their first impressions of the camp. The author highlights the poor conditions and the psychological challenges faced by officers during detention, emphasizing the struggles against despair and maintaining morale. The narrative sets the stage for his planned escape while also offering insights into the mentality of both the prisoners and their captors, indicating a growing resolve among the prisoners to reclaim their freedom despite the risks involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Prisoners and prisons, German Prisoner-of-war escapes https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35724 76567 76567