Prisoners And Captives (1899)

Prisoners and Captives is a novel written by Henry Seton Merriman and published in 1899. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of two men, one a British officer and the other a Boer farmer, who are captured during the Second Boer War. The two men are held captive in a prison camp in South Africa and must rely on each other for survival.As the story unfolds, the two men come to understand and respect each other despite their differences in nationality and beliefs. They must navigate the harsh conditions of the prison camp, deal with the brutality of their captors, and try to find a way to escape.Prisoners and Captives explores themes of war, loyalty, friendship, and survival. It provides a detailed and insightful look into the lives of prisoners of war during the Boer War and the challenges they faced. The novel is a gripping and emotional tale that will keep readers engaged until the very end.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.