A Relic of the Revolution by Charles Herbert
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| Author | Herbert, Charles, 1757-1808 |
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| LoC No. | 02004647 |
| Title | A Relic of the Revolution |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by KD Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org) |
| Summary | "A Relic of the Revolution" by Charles Herbert is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the harrowing experiences of American prisoners captured at sea during the Revolutionary War, detailing their sufferings, the names of their vessels, and the circumstances of their captivity in Plymouth, England. The narrative focuses on Herbert himself, who was imprisoned after the capture of the brig Dolton in 1776 and offers an inside look at the lives of these prisoners until their exchange in 1779. At the start of the narrative, the author recounts the capture of the Dolton and the subsequent harsh conditions faced by American sailors aboard British ships. Herbert describes the breach of trust regarding his personal belongings, the dehumanizing conditions in the cable-tier, and the meager rations provided. We are introduced to his fellow prisoners and see Edwin Hunt's demise, along with the difficulties they experienced, such as the spread of disease, harsh treatment, and attempts to maintain hope amid despair. The opening chapters set a tone of resilience and deep personal reflection as Herbert navigates the brutal realities of prison life while yearning for freedom and news from home. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E201: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Prisoners and prisons |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Naval operations |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50908 |
| Release Date | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 45 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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