The Personal Narrative Of The Escape Of Edward Proudfoot Montagu - Edward Proudfoot Montagu - Bog

The Personal Narrative of the Escape of Edward Proudfoot Montagu: An English Prisoner of War, from the Citadel of Verdun is a memoir written by Montagu himself in 1849. The book recounts Montagu's experiences as a prisoner of war in the citadel of Verdun during the Napoleonic Wars. Montagu was a member of the British army and was captured by the French in 1813. He spent several years in captivity before finally escaping in 1815. The book provides a detailed account of Montagu's life as a prisoner, including the harsh conditions he endured and the various attempts he made to escape. Montagu describes the daily routines of the prisoners, their food and living conditions, and the punishments they received for disobedience. The most significant part of the book is Montagu's account of his escape from the citadel of Verdun. He describes in detail how he managed to escape from his cell and make his way through the prison, avoiding detection by the guards. Montagu also explains how he managed to evade capture by the French authorities and make his way back to England. Overall, The Personal Narrative of the Escape of Edward Proudfoot Montagu is an intriguing and captivating memoir that provides a rare insight into the life of a prisoner of war during the Napoleonic Wars. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, memoirs, or tales of adventure and escape.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.