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American Prisoners of the Revolution

By Danske Dandridge
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The work assembles and abridges eyewitness narratives, journals, official correspondence, and newspaper extracts to document the experiences of American soldiers and seamen held in British prisons and prison ships during the Revolution. It details conditions in New York prisons and aboard notorious prison ships, records individual testimonies of hardship, attempted escapes, exchanges, and burial practices, and reproduces lists of prisoners and appendices. Throughout the compilation, the compiler aims to preserve scattered sources, present varied firsthand testimony about deprivation and cruelty, and provide a memorial record for the men who perished or suffered in captivity.

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Danske Dandridge

Danske Dandridge was an American author and historian known for his exploration of the experiences of American prisoners during the Revolutionary War. His notable work, "American Prisoners of the Revolution," delves into the hardships faced by those captured during the conflict, shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of American history. Dandridge's writing contributes to the understanding of the Revolutionary War's impact on individuals and families, offering a unique perspective on the struggles and resilience of those who endured captivity.

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