Sixteen Months in Four German Prisons: Wesel, Sennelager, Klingelputz, Ruhleben
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"Sixteen Months in Four German Prisons" by Henry C. Mahoney is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative documents Mahoney's harrowing experiences as a prisoner of war in various German prisons during World War I, detailing the conditions and treatment he faced. Centered around Mahoney's trial and imprisonment, the book sheds light on the brutal realities of war and the experiences of captives who found themselves caught in
violent and chaotic circumstances. At the start of the story, Mahoney recounts his abrupt arrest in Germany on charges of espionage shortly after the outbreak of World War I. He describes the chaotic atmosphere he encountered while attempting to travel to a scientific appointment in Russia when declarations of war quickly altered his plans. The narrative delves into the panic surrounding his arrest and the violence from the German populace as they sought revenge on perceived enemies, showcasing the intensity of the situation. As he details the process of his capture and internment, Mahoney foreshadows the brutal treatment he and his fellow prisoners would endure, setting the stage for the deeper exploration of isolation, inquisition, and the psychological toll of captivity that follows in the rest of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Mahoney, Henry Charles |
|---|---|
| Author | Talbot, Frederick Arthur Ambrose, 1880-1924 |
| LoC No. | 17007955 |
| Title | Sixteen Months in Four German Prisons: Wesel, Sennelager, Klingelputz, Ruhleben |
| Credits | E-text prepared by David Clarke, Cori Samuel, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Prisoners and prisons |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18134 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-18134-9 |
| Release Date | Apr 9, 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 762 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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