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Narrative Of A Captivity, Escape, And Adventures In France And Flanders, During The War (1863)

Narrative Of A Captivity, Escape, And Adventures In France And Flanders, During The War (1863)

Boys, Edward

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ISBN10: 1104650495
ISBN13: 9781104650490
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2009
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Narrative Of A Captivity, Escape, And Adventures In France And Flanders, During The War is a memoir written by Edward Boys and first published in 1863. The book chronicles Boys' experiences as a British soldier during the Napoleonic Wars. The narrative begins with Boys' capture by French forces in 1809 and his subsequent imprisonment in various French prisons. He describes the conditions of his captivity, including the lack of food and the harsh treatment he received from his captors. After several failed attempts to escape, Boys finally manages to break free and begins a perilous journey through France and Flanders. Along the way, he encounters numerous obstacles, including hostile locals and enemy soldiers. Despite the danger, Boys perseveres and eventually makes his way back to England. The book concludes with his reflections on the war and the lessons he learned from his experiences. Overall, Narrative Of A Captivity, Escape, And Adventures In France And Flanders, During The War provides a fascinating firsthand account of life as a prisoner of war and the challenges faced by soldiers during the Napoleonic era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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