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100	1		_aReynolds, James, active 1812
245	1	0	_aJournal of an American Prisoner at Fort Malden and Quebec in the War of 1812
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-09-04
508			_aProduced 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)
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aUnited States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Personal narratives
700	1		_aFairchild, G. M. _q(George Moore), _d1854-1912
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26518
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