The Adventures Of Thomas Williams Of St. Ives, Cornwall: A Prisoner Of War In France, 1804-1814

The Adventures of Thomas Williams of St. Ives, Cornwall: A Prisoner of War in France, 1804-1814 is a historical book written by Thomas Williams himself and published in 1901. The book chronicles the experiences of Williams during his captivity as a prisoner of war in France for ten years. Williams was a sailor who was captured by the French during the Napoleonic Wars and was imprisoned in various locations across France. The book provides a vivid description of the harsh conditions and treatment that Williams and his fellow prisoners endured during their captivity. It also details the various escape attempts made by Williams and his fellow prisoners, some of which were successful while others were not.The book also sheds light on the daily lives of the French people during the Napoleonic era and the impact of the war on their lives. Williams recounts his interactions with the French people and the relationships he formed during his captivity.Overall, The Adventures of Thomas Williams of St. Ives, Cornwall: A Prisoner of War in France, 1804-1814 is a fascinating account of a sailor's experiences during one of the most tumultuous periods in European history. It provides a unique perspective on the Napoleonic Wars and the lives of prisoners of war during that time.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.