The captivity, sufferings, and escape of James Scurry Who was detained a prisoner during ten years, in the dominions of Hyder Ali and Tippoo Saib

"The Captivity, Sufferings, and Escape of James Scurry" by James Scurry is a gripping memoir that chronicles the real-life ordeal of a man held prisoner for ten years by Hyder Ali and Tippoo Saib, powerful Indian rulers. Follow Scurry as he recounts the brutal conditions of his captivity, marked by inhumane treatment, starvation, and the constant threat of violence, alongside his fellow prisoners. Captured at sea by the French before being handed over, Scurry vividly describes the initial chaos and suffering endured on the ships and the intense punishments suffered in the prison of Chillembroom. It’s a story of resilience and the enduring human spirit prevailing against unimaginable cruelty and a desperate journey towards liberation.