How I Escaped: A Novel (1888)
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ISBN10: 1120296102
ISBN13: 9781120296108
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.39 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120296108
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.39 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
How I Escaped is a novel written by W. H. Parkins and published in 1888. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Frank, who finds himself falsely accused of a crime and sentenced to prison. Despite his protests of innocence, Frank is unable to convince anyone of his wrongdoing and is forced to endure the harsh conditions of prison life.Determined to clear his name and regain his freedom, Frank hatches a daring escape plan with the help of his fellow inmates. The plan involves digging a tunnel beneath the prison walls and making a break for it once they reach the other side. But as the day of the escape draws near, tensions rise and Frank begins to question whether he will ever be able to clear his name and start a new life.Throughout the novel, Parkins explores themes of justice, perseverance, and the power of friendship. He also provides a vivid portrayal of life inside a Victorian-era prison, highlighting the brutality and dehumanizing aspects of the system.Overall, How I Escaped is a gripping tale of one man's struggle to overcome injustice and regain his freedom.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.
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