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Andrews, C. (Charles)
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The prisoners' memoirs, or, Dartmoor prison : $b containing a complete and impartial history of the entire captivity of the Americans in England, from the commencement of the last war between the United States and Great Britain, until all prisoners were released by the treaty of Ghent. Also a particular detail of all occurrences relative to the horrid massacre at Dartmoor, on the fatal evening of the 6th of April, 1815.
$aUnited States :$bUnidentified, $c1852.
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"The Prisoners' Memoirs, or Dartmoor Prison" by an unnamed author is a historical account written in the early mid-19th century. The work serves as a profound narrative detailing the harrowing experiences of American prisoners held during the War of 1812 in Dartmoor Prison, highlighting their struggles for survival, the brutal conditions of confinement, and the stark difference in treatment received compared to their French counterparts. Through the perspective of a survivor, readers are invited to witness the depths of human suffering and resilience under oppressive circumstances. The opening of the memoir illustrates the historical context of the War of 1812 and the initial capture of American sailors, who found themselves confined in various English prisons. As the narrative unfolds, the author vividly describes their transition to Dartmoor Prison, marked by overwhelming despair and inhumane conditions, characterized by inadequate sustenance, harsh weather, and the constant threat of violence, particularly highlighted by a massacre incident. The author’s poignant reflections provide insight into the psychological toll of imprisonment, the social dynamics among prisoners, and the desperation that drove some to enlist in the British service, painting a gripping picture of survival and the human spirit amid extreme adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/prisonersmem00andrews
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Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Dartmoor Prison
United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Prisoners and prisons
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Category: Biographies
Category: History - American
Category: History - British
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: History - Warfare
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