Bøger af Edward Proudfoot Montagu

Edward Proudfoot Montagu recounts his daring escape from the Citadel of Verdun.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Personal Narrative of the Escape of Edward Proudfoot Montagu is a historical account of the daring escape of an English prisoner of war from the Citadel of Verdun during the Napoleonic Wars. The book, written by Montagu himself and published in 1849, provides a detailed and riveting description of his escape, which involved months of careful planning and execution.Montagu was a young officer serving in the British army when he was captured by the French in 1813. He was sent to the Citadel of Verdun, a notorious prison that was considered virtually escape-proof. However, Montagu was determined to regain his freedom and began to devise a plan for his escape.Over the course of several months, Montagu carefully studied the layout of the prison and made contact with other prisoners who were also eager to escape. He managed to secure a set of civilian clothes and began to tunnel his way out of his cell, using only a spoon and a piece of wire.The escape itself was fraught with danger and suspense, as Montagu and his fellow prisoners navigated treacherous terrain and evaded the watchful eyes of their guards. The book provides a vivid and thrilling account of their journey, which eventually led them to safety in Switzerland.The Personal Narrative of the Escape of Edward Proudfoot Montagu is a fascinating and inspiring tale of courage and determination in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, adventure, or the human spirit.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.