Recollections Of The Jersey Prison Ship - Thomas Dring - Bog

Recollections of the Jersey Prison Ship is a historical book written by Thomas Dring in 1831. The book is based on the personal experiences of the author, who was one of the prisoners of war held captive on the infamous British prison ship, Jersey, during the American Revolutionary War. Dring's manuscript was later edited and published by his son, Henry Dring.The book provides a detailed account of the harsh conditions and mistreatment endured by the American prisoners on board the ship. Dring describes the overcrowded and unsanitary living conditions, the lack of food and water, and the cruel treatment by the ship's guards. He also recounts the deaths of many of his fellow prisoners due to disease and starvation.Recollections of the Jersey Prison Ship offers a firsthand perspective on the hardships faced by American prisoners during the Revolutionary War. The book is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution.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.