Narrative Of The Captivity Of An Officer: Who Fell Into The Hands Of The Burmahs During The Late War (1827)
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""Narrative of the Captivity of an Officer: Who Fell into the Hands of the Burmahs during the Late War"" is a memoir written by Richard Bennett in 1827. The book recounts Bennett's experiences as a captive of the Burmese during the First Anglo-Burmese War (1824-1826). Bennett was a British officer who was captured by the Burmese and held captive for several months before being released. In the book, Bennett describes his capture, his treatment by the Burmese, and his eventual release. He also provides insight into Burmese culture and customs, as well as the military tactics used by both the British and Burmese during the war. The book is a valuable historical document, providing a first-hand account of the conflict between the British and Burmese in the early 19th century. It also sheds light on the experiences of prisoners of war during this time period.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.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1166162206
ISBN13:9781166162207
Release Date:September 2010
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:152 Pages
Weight:0.47 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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