Project Gutenberg 2010-08-03 Public domain in the USA. 148 Dodge, John 1751 1800 Burton, Clarence Monroe 1853 1932 Burton, C. M. (Clarence Monroe) Burton, Clarence W. 10006747 Narrative of Mr. John Dodge during his Captivity at Detroit Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Narrative of Mr. John Dodge during his Captivity at Detroit" by John Dodge is a historical account written in the late 18th century. This gripping narrative provides firsthand insights into the experiences of Dodge as a prisoner during the American Revolutionary War, focusing on the harsh and brutal conditions he endured under British captivity in Detroit. It illustrates the broader themes of conflict, survival, and the struggle for freedom at a tumultuous time in American history. The book recounts Dodge's life as a trader and his eventual capture by British forces, instigated by the ruling Governor, Henry Hamilton. Throughout his narrative, Dodge vividly describes the severe mistreatment he faced, including imprisonment in deplorable conditions and constant threats of execution. Alongside his personal trials, he reflects on his attempts to negotiate peace with Native American tribes and his efforts to save others from brutal fates. Ultimately, his resilience and determination lead to his eventual escape and a subsequent appeal to Congress, highlighting the intricate relationships and conflicts between colonists, British forces, and Native Americans during the Revolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Indian captivities United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Prisoners and prisons Detroit (Mich.) E201 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 131670 2025-08-13T12:30:53.835905 text/html 124344 2021-01-06T21:43:25 text/html 1417760 2025-08-13T12:31:17.722811 application/epub+zip 1417669 2025-08-13T12:31:05.888880 application/epub+zip 100125 2025-08-13T12:30:56.192902 application/epub+zip 1003148 2025-08-13T12:31:20.093219 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 983398 2025-08-13T12:31:08.428778 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 254535 2022-09-15T09:20:38.143331 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 99978 2025-08-13T12:30:53.306870 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 99818 2021-01-06T21:43:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 99809 2021-01-06T21:43:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21814 2025-08-13T12:31:20.253222 application/rdf+xml 20519 2025-08-13T12:30:56.705870 image/jpeg 4474 2025-08-13T12:30:56.447948 image/jpeg 37302 2021-01-06T21:43:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 3078313 2021-01-06T21:43:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 37285 2021-01-06T21:43:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 3170110 2025-08-13T12:30:53.884850 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia