Peter Edes is a pioneer of the early American printing industry and one of the unsung heroes of the American Revolution. In this meticulously researched biography, his contributions to the spread of knowledge and the dissemination of revolutionary ideas are celebrated and contextualized alongside his harrowing experiences as a prisoner of war in British-occupied Boston. Integrating primary sources, narrative accounts, and historical context, this book brings to life the journey of a remarkable man in a turbulent era of American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.