02412cam a22003253u 4500 51176 UtSlPG 20260610134158.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Scurry, James The captivity, sufferings, and escape of James Scurry : Who was detained a prisoner during ten years, in the dominions of Hyder Ali and Tippoo Saib 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 2016-02-11 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Captivity, Sufferings, and Escape of James Scurry" by James Scurry is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book recounts the harrowing true story of James Scurry, who spent a decade imprisoned by the infamous Indian rulers, Hyder Ali and Tippoo Saib. It details Scurry's brutal experiences during captivity, including the inhumane treatment he and other prisoners endured, and his eventual escape. At the start of the memoir, Scurry describes his early life and military service before detailing his capture at sea by the French, which led to his eventual handover to Hyder Ali. He illustrates the chaos onboard the French ships, including inhumane conditions and attempts to escape. After being delivered to Cuddalore and then to the prison of Chillembroom during a period of famine, Scurry's struggles only intensify as he recounts severe punishments and starvation faced by himself and fellow prisoners. The opening sets the stage for a deeply personal narrative filled with suffering, resilience, and a quest for freedom amidst the brutality of war and captivity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 Tipu Sultan, Fath 'Ali, Nawab of Mysore, 1753-1799 Haidar Ali, Nawab of Mysore, approximately 1722-1782 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51176 92014 92014