02599cam a22003253u 4500 26518 UtSlPG 20260610133615.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 16002292 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E300 Reynolds, James, active 1812 Journal of an American Prisoner at Fort Malden and Quebec in the War of 1812 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-09-04 Produced by Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Journal of an American Prisoner at Fort Malden and Quebec in the War of 1812" edited by G. M. Fairchild, Jr. is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book is based on the firsthand writings of an anonymous American prisoner of war, likely Surgeon's Mate James Reynolds, documenting his experiences during the War of 1812, specifically focusing on his capture and imprisonment following the American defeat at Fort Malden. The journal begins on July 1st, 1812, detailing the author's harrowing journey aboard the Cuyahoga packet as he and others are captured by British forces during a failed attempt to reach Detroit. Throughout the narrative, the author recounts the harsh and often distressing conditions of captivity, interactions with British officers and Native American allies, and the heavy toll on his fellow prisoners from illness and inadequate provisions. Not only does the journal provide a personal account of an individual’s struggle and resilience, but it also sheds light on broader events of the war, including the surrender of Detroit, skirmishes, and the treatment of captured American soldiers. The narrative closes abruptly as the author is ultimately prepared for transport to Boston for exchange, leaving a poignant sense of the historical plight faced by prisoners during this tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Personal narratives Fairchild, G. M. (George Moore), 1854-1912 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26518 67447 67447