The Captivity and Sufferings of Benjamin Gilbert and his Family, 1780-83

Benjamin Gilbert and his family were among the many American colonists taken captive during the Revolutionary War. In this gripping firsthand account, Gilbert details the horrific events that befell him and his loved ones. Ed. by Frank Hayward Severance, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution.

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