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

"Sixteen Months in Four German Prisons" by Frederick Arthur Ambrose Talbot is an early 20th-century war narrative chronicling the grueling experiences of the author as a prisoner held in German prisons during World War I. The account revolves around the protagonist's ordeal and imprisonment, revealing both the physical and emotional hardships endured by captives amidst the turmoil of war. The story begins with the protagonist’s sudden arrest in Germany on charges of espionage, disrupting his travel for a scientific meeting in Russia as war was declared. It uncovers the frenzied environment, showcasing the violence and panic from Germans looking to retaliate against perceived foes as they captured and held the protagonist and many others. Through Talbot's account, the reader finds unsettling, vivid realities about war and the psychological impact endured during times of captivity.