How We Escaped From Pretoria (1900)

How We Escaped From Pretoria is a first-hand account of the escape of two British officers, Lieutenant Aylmer Haldane and Captain Lionel James, from a Boer prisoner-of-war camp in Pretoria during the Second Boer War. The book details the planning and execution of their daring escape, which involved disguises, bribery, and a perilous journey through hostile territory. Haldane provides vivid descriptions of the conditions in the camp and the challenges they faced during their escape. He also offers insights into the political and social context of the war, including the attitudes of the Boer and British forces towards each other. Overall, How We Escaped From Pretoria is a gripping and informative account of a remarkable escape from captivity during a tumultuous period in South African history.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.