My Three Years in a German Prison

"My Three Years in a German Prison" by Henri Béland is a true story from the early 1900s where the author shares what he saw and felt while locked up in Germany during World War I. It's a story about war, love for one's country, and how people can stay strong even when things get really tough. The book starts just before the war, showing how worried everyone was as they heard about the trouble between Austria and Serbia. Béland tells us about his trip from France to Belgium as it became clear that Germany was planning to invade. He points out how different people reacted to the news. This beginning part of the story shows how things got worse and worse, leading to him being captured and put in prison. It gives you a sense of the fear and confusion that many people felt at that time.