American Prisoners Of The Revolution - Danske Dandridge - Bog

American Prisoners of the Revolution is a historical book written by Danske Dandridge. The book provides a detailed account of the experiences of American prisoners during the American Revolution. It covers the period from the beginning of the war in 1775 to the end of the conflict in 1783.The author provides a comprehensive overview of the different types of American prisoners, including soldiers, sailors, and civilians. She also examines the conditions of their confinement, the treatment they received, and the various efforts made to secure their release.The book draws on a wide range of primary sources, including diaries, letters, and official records, to provide a vivid and compelling account of the experiences of American prisoners during this tumultuous period in history. It also includes numerous illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the events and places discussed in the text.Overall, American Prisoners of the Revolution is an informative and engaging book that sheds new light on an often-overlooked aspect of the American Revolution. It will be of interest to anyone interested in American history, military history, or the history of imprisonment and captivity.""Liberty Street Sugar House was a tall, narrow building five stories in height, and with dismal underground dungeons. In this gloomy abode jail fever was ever present. In the hot weather of July, 1777, companies of twenty at a time would be sent out for half an hour's outing, in the court yard. Inside groups of six stood for ten minutes at a time at the windows for a breath of air.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.