How We Escaped From Pretoria (1900)

""How We Escaped From Pretoria"" is a memoir written by Aylmer Haldane, a British soldier who was captured by the Boers during the Second Boer War in South Africa. The book chronicles Haldane's experiences as a prisoner of war in Pretoria, including his failed attempts to escape and the harsh conditions he and his fellow prisoners endured. Eventually, Haldane and several other prisoners were able to successfully escape, making their way through the South African wilderness and eventually reaching safety in Portuguese East Africa. The book provides a detailed and personal account of the hardships and dangers faced by prisoners of war during this 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.