Sixteen Months in Four German Prisons: Wesel, Sennelager, Klingelputz, Ruhleben

Name: Sixteen Months in Four German Prisons: Wesel, Sennelager, Klingelputz, Ruhleben
Author: Frederick Arthur Ambrose Talbot

By Frederick Arthur Ambrose Talbot

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The narrator recounts his arrest in Germany during the early war period and sixteen months of internment across four prisons, describing solitary confinement, secret tribunals, executions and severe punishments intended to crush prisoners' morale. He chronicles camp conditions, the improvisation of communal institutions and economies among internees, efforts to communicate with the outside world, and the range of conduct by guards from cruelty to occasional kindness. The account emphasizes psychological strain, specific punitive practices, and everyday survival, and concludes with the narrator's eventual escape and return, accompanied by a companion chronicle that contextualizes his testimony.

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Frederick Arthur Ambrose Talbot

Frederick Arthur Ambrose Talbot was a British author and engineer known for his contributions to literature on technology and transportation. His works often explored the advancements in aviation and cinematography, reflecting the technological innovations of his time. Notable titles include "Aeroplanes and Dirigibles of War," which examines military aviation, and "Moving Pictures: How They Are Made and Worked," a detailed look at the burgeoning film industry. Talbot's writings also encompass themes of engineering and wartime experiences, as seen in "Sixteen Months in Four German Prisons," which recounts his personal experiences during World War I. His diverse body of work provides valuable insights into early 20th-century technological progress.