Publisher's Synopsis
""The Prisoner of Ham"" is a non-fiction book written by F.T. Briffault, originally published in 1893. The book provides an account of the captivity and escape of Prince Napoleon Louis, the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was imprisoned in the fortress of Ham in France for his involvement in a failed coup against the government. The author, who claims to have been a personal friend of Prince Napoleon, provides authentic details of his friend's imprisonment and daring escape from the fortress. The book is a fascinating historical account that sheds light on the political turmoil and intrigue of 19th-century France.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.