About this book
Danske Dandridge's American Prisoners of the Revolution stands as a vital historical account of one of the American Revolution's most overlooked tragedies. While battles and political figures dominate most histories, this meticulously researched work shifts focus to the ordinary soldiers who suffered in brutal captivity during the fight for independence.
Drawing from decades of scattered primary sources, letters, and firsthand narratives—many long out of print—Dandridge compiles testimonies from prisoners held in notorious facilities like those in New York. Readers encounter the harrowing accounts of men like Jonathan Gillett and Ethan Allen, alongside the dark figure of William Cunningham, the ruthless Provost Marshal. The book examines the conditions, cruelties, and courage of those imprisoned, offering a profound counterpoint to triumphant Revolutionary narratives.
First published in 1910, this history serves as both documentation and memorial, dedicated to Dandridge's grandfather, a patriot who endured captivity. Her painstaking compilation transforms fragmented historical records into a coherent, unforgettable portrait of American prisoners' sacrifices.
This audiobook resonates with history enthusiasts, American Revolution scholars, and anyone seeking to understand the complete human cost of independence. It reveals the bravery of ordinary soldiers whose suffering was as significant as any battlefield valor.
