02399nam 22004693 450 991016512190332120230801235437.097819089026961908902698(CKB)3710000001065290(MiAaPQ)EBC4807488(Au-PeEL)EBL4807488(CaPaEBR)ebr11348263(OCoLC)974583903(Exl-AI)4807488(Perlego)3020080(EXLCZ)99371000000106529020210901d2012 uy 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierThe Adventures of Thomas Williams of St. Ives, Cornwall1st ed.San Francisco :Wagram Press,2012.©2012.1 online resource (52 pages)Intro -- THE ADVENTURES OF, THOMAS WILLIAMS, OF ST. IVES, CORNWALL, -- PRISONER. OF WAR IN FRANCE, FROM MARCH, 1804 TO MAY, 1814. -- JUDGMENT. -- PARDON.This book narrates the experiences of Thomas Williams, a sailor from St. Ives, Cornwall, who was captured and held as a prisoner of war in France from 1804 to 1814. Captured by a French lugger while aboard the brig Friendship, Williams recounts his journey through various prisons in France, including a lengthy stay at Givêt prison in the province of Ardennes. The narrative provides a detailed account of the harsh conditions faced by prisoners, including inadequate food and cramped living quarters, as well as the resilience required to survive. Williams also describes his efforts to educate himself in navigation and arithmetic despite the challenging environment. The book offers insight into the broader context of the Napoleonic Wars and the lives of British prisoners during this period. It is intended for readers interested in historical accounts of wartime captivity and personal resilience.Generated by AI.Prisoners of warGenerated by AINapoleonic Wars, 1800-1815Generated by AIPrisoners of warNapoleonic Wars, 1800-1815Williams Thomas320190MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910165121903321The Adventures of Thomas Williams of St. Ives, Cornwall3405004UNINA