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Title:
The captivity, sufferings, and escape of James Scurry
Who was detained a prisoner during ten years, in the dominions of Hyder Ali and Tippoo Saib
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Summary: "The Captivity, Sufferings, and Escape of James Scurry" by James Scurry is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book recounts the harrowing true story of James Scurry, who spent a decade imprisoned by the infamous Indian rulers, Hyder Ali and Tippoo Saib. It details Scurry's brutal experiences during captivity, including the inhumane treatment he and other prisoners endured, and his eventual escape. At the start of the memoir, Scurry describes his early life and military service before detailing his capture at sea by the French, which led to his eventual handover to Hyder Ali. He illustrates the chaos onboard the French ships, including inhumane conditions and attempts to escape. After being delivered to Cuddalore and then to the prison of Chillembroom during a period of famine, Scurry's struggles only intensify as he recounts severe punishments and starvation faced by himself and fellow prisoners. The opening sets the stage for a deeply personal narrative filled with suffering, resilience, and a quest for freedom amidst the brutality of war and captivity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Scurry, James
EBook No.: 51176
Published: Feb 11, 2016
Downloads: 372
Language: English
Subject: India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947
Subject: Tipu Sultan, Fath 'Ali, Nawab of Mysore, 1753-1799
Subject: Haidar Ali, Nawab of Mysore, approximately 1722-1782
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The captivity, sufferings, and escape of James Scurry
Who was detained a prisoner during ten years, in the dominions of Hyder Ali and Tippoo Saib
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Captivity, Sufferings, and Escape of James Scurry" by James Scurry is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book recounts the harrowing true story of James Scurry, who spent a decade imprisoned by the infamous Indian rulers, Hyder Ali and Tippoo Saib. It details Scurry's brutal experiences during captivity, including the inhumane treatment he and other prisoners endured, and his eventual escape. At the start of the memoir, Scurry describes his early life and military service before detailing his capture at sea by the French, which led to his eventual handover to Hyder Ali. He illustrates the chaos onboard the French ships, including inhumane conditions and attempts to escape. After being delivered to Cuddalore and then to the prison of Chillembroom during a period of famine, Scurry's struggles only intensify as he recounts severe punishments and starvation faced by himself and fellow prisoners. The opening sets the stage for a deeply personal narrative filled with suffering, resilience, and a quest for freedom amidst the brutality of war and captivity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Scurry, James
EBook No.: 51176
Published: Feb 11, 2016
Downloads: 372
Language: English
Subject: India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947
Subject: Tipu Sultan, Fath 'Ali, Nawab of Mysore, 1753-1799
Subject: Haidar Ali, Nawab of Mysore, approximately 1722-1782
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.