This book tells the captivating story of John Tregerthen Short and Thomas Williams, two men from St. Ives, Cornwall who were taken as prisoners of war by the French during the Napoleonic Wars. Their remarkable adventures, including daring escapes and unexpected alliances, provide a unique glimpse into the experiences of English prisoners during this tumultuous time in European 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.