The Secrets Of A Kuttite: An Authentic Story Of Kut, Adventures In Captivity And Stamboul Intrigue (1921) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104353353)

""The Secrets of a Kuttite"" is a historical memoir written by Edward Opotiki Mousley and published in 1921. The book tells the story of Mousley's experiences during World War I, including his time as a prisoner of war in Kut, Iraq, and his subsequent escape and adventures in Turkey. Mousley was a New Zealand journalist who joined the British Army and was deployed to Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) in 1915. He was part of the ill-fated campaign to capture Baghdad, which ended in disaster when the British forces were surrounded and forced to surrender in April 1916. Mousley was among the thousands of soldiers who were taken captive by the Ottoman Empire and held in brutal conditions in Kut.""The Secrets of a Kuttite"" details Mousley's experiences as a prisoner of war, including the harsh living conditions, the constant threat of disease and starvation, and the psychological toll of captivity. He also describes his daring escape from Kut and his subsequent adventures in Turkey, where he posed as a German spy and worked to gather intelligence for the Allies.The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of life in Mesopotamia and Turkey during World War I, as well as its insights into the political and cultural dynamics of the region. Mousley's writing style is engaging and personal, and he provides a unique perspective on the war from the point of view of a soldier and a journalist. Overall, ""The Secrets of a Kuttite"" is a fascinating and informative account of one man's experiences during a tumultuous period in world history.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.

Author: Edward Opotiki Mousley
ISBN-10: 1104353350
ISBN-13: 9781104353353
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/13/2009
Pages: 448
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.82lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d