Prisoners of War in France, from 1804 to 1814: Being the Adventures of John Tregerthen Short and Thomas Williams of St. Ives, Cornwall (1914)

""Prisoners Of War In France, From 1804 To 1814: Being The Adventures Of John Tregerthen Short And Thomas Williams Of St. Ives, Cornwall"" is a historical book written by John Tregerthen Short. The book is a first-hand account of the experiences of the author and his friend Thomas Williams, who were taken as prisoners of war in France during the Napoleonic Wars. The book details their capture, imprisonment, and eventual release after years of captivity. It also provides a glimpse into the conditions of French prisons during that time and the harsh treatment that prisoners of war endured. The author's personal account is complemented by historical context and background information on the Napoleonic Wars. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Napoleonic Wars, the treatment of prisoners of war, and the experiences of ordinary people during this tumultuous time in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.