Project Gutenberg 2009-01-10 Public domain in the USA. 641 Waterhouse, Benjamin 1754 1846 02017203 A journal, of a young man of Massachusetts, late a surgeon on board an American privateer, who was captured at sea by the British in May, eighteen hundred and thirteen and was confined first, at Melville Island, Halifax, then at Chatham, in England, and last at Dartmoor prison : $b Interspersed with observations, anecdotes and remarks, tending to illustrate the moral and political characters of three nations. To which is added, a correct engraving of Dartmoor prison, representing the massacre of American prisoners. 2nd edition Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Chris Logan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "A Journal of a Young Man of Massachusetts, late a Surgeon on board an American Privateer" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the experiences of its author, a young surgeon from Massachusetts, who serves on an American privateer during the War of 1812, detailing his capture at sea by the British and subsequent imprisonment. Through his narrative, the author explores themes of national identity, the condition of prisoners of war, and the human cost of conflict. The opening of the journal sets the stage for the author's adventurous yet treacherous journey. He describes the initial excitement of joining a privateer sailing out of Salem with dreams of fortune, only to find himself in perilous situations, from navigating treacherous waters to encountering a British frigate. After enduring various challenges at sea, including a skirmish that leads to his capture, the narrative delves into the harsh realities of life in captivity, particularly at Melville Island and later Dartmoor Prison. The author notes the stark differences in treatment between American and British sailors, revealing a deep sense of resentment and commentary on the nature of British humanity versus American spirit, highlighting his profound emotional journey throughout his time as a prisoner of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). 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