My Three Years in a German Prison by Henri Béland
QR code
"My Three Years in a German Prison" by Henri Béland is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's personal experiences and observations during his internment in Germany following the outbreak of World War I. It explores themes of war, patriotism, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. The opening of the narrative details the author's life shortly before the war begins, capturing the
atmosphere of uncertainty and tension as news of the conflict between Austria and Serbia spreads. Béland describes his journey from France to Belgium as Germany's intentions to invade begin to reveal themselves, noting the reactions of various citizens along the way. This initial chapter sets the stage for the escalating conflict that leads to the author's eventual capture and imprisonment, while highlighting the sense of shock and anxiety felt by many during those tumultuous times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Béland, Henri, 1869-1935 |
|---|---|
| Title | My Three Years in a German Prison |
| Credits |
Produced by Dianna Adair and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.4 (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, German |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, Canadian |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49350 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-49350-3 |
| Release Date | Jul 4, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 507 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!