A Narrative Of The Sufferings Of James Bristow, Belonging To The Bengal Artillery, During Ten Years Captivity With Hyder Ally And Tippoo Saheb (1793) (Hardcover)

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. A Narrative of the Sufferings of James Bristow is a firsthand account of the experiences of James Bristow, a soldier belonging to the Bengal Artillery, during his ten-year captivity with Hyder Ally and Tippoo Saheb. The book was written by Bristow himself and was first published in 1793.The narrative begins with Bristow's capture by Hyder Ally's forces in 1780 during the Second Anglo-Mysore War. He was taken as a prisoner of war and was subjected to various forms of torture and abuse. Bristow describes in detail the conditions of his captivity, including the harsh treatment he received from his captors, the poor living conditions, and the constant threat of death.Throughout the book, Bristow recounts his numerous attempts to escape and the various obstacles he faced in doing so. He also describes the relationships he formed with other prisoners and the ways in which they supported each other during their captivity.Bristow's narrative provides a unique perspective on the conflicts between the British and Indian forces during the 18th century. It offers a firsthand account of the brutality and suffering experienced by prisoners of war during this time and sheds light on the complex relationships between captors and captives.Overall, A Narrative of the Sufferings of James Bristow is a compelling and important historical document that offers a valuable insight into the experiences of prisoners of war during the Second Anglo-Mysore War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.