American Prisoners Of The Revolution - Danske Dandridge - Bog

American Prisoners of the Revolution is a historical book written by Danske Dandridge. The book tells the story of American soldiers who were captured and imprisoned by the British during the American Revolution. Dandridge provides a detailed account of the conditions that the prisoners had to endure, including the lack of food, clothing, and medical care. She also describes the treatment of the prisoners by the British, including the use of torture and execution. The book is based on extensive research and includes many primary sources, such as letters and diaries written by the prisoners themselves. Dandridge also provides background information on the political and military events that led to the capture of these soldiers. American Prisoners of the Revolution is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution and the experiences of prisoners of war. It sheds light on a little-known aspect of the war and provides a unique perspective on the struggles and sacrifices of those who fought for American independence.""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.