The Old Jersey Captive

The Old Jersey Captive: Or A Narrative Of The Captivity Of Thomas Andros (1916) is a memoir written by Thomas Andros. The book is a first-hand account of Andros' experience as a prisoner of war during the American Revolutionary War. Andros was captured by the British and held on the infamous prison ship, the HMS Jersey, which was anchored in New York Harbor. The book describes the horrific conditions on board the ship, including overcrowding, disease, and starvation. Andros also details his attempts to escape and his eventual release. The Old Jersey Captive is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the experiences of American prisoners of war during the Revolutionary War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the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.