This book is a fascinating document of the Revolutionary War, originally published in 1840. It tells the story of the thousands of American soldiers who were held as prisoners by the British during the war, often in terrible conditions. Herbert was himself a veteran of the war, and he brings a vivid and personal perspective to his account. He writes with anger and pathos about the suffering of his fellow soldiers, and also includes details on the political negotiations that eventually led to their release. This book is an important reminder of the sacrifices made by ordinary men and women in the fight for American independence. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.