02460cam a22003253u 4500 50908 UtSlPG 20260610134154.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 02004647 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E201 Herbert, Charles, 1757-1808 A Relic of the Revolution Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-01-12 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) "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.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Prisoners and prisons United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Naval operations https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50908 91746 91746