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Experience a gripping true story of survival and resilience in ""The captivity, sufferings, and escape of James Scurry."" This remarkable captivity narrative recounts Scurry's ten years of detainment in the dominions of Hyder Ali and Tippoo Saib, powerful figures in 18th-century Mysore. Immerse yourself in a firsthand account of a tumultuous period in South Indian history, as Scurry navigates the complexities of life under Hyder Ali, Nawab of Mysore, and his successor, Tippoo Saib. This historical biography offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by individuals caught in the crosscurrents of the British East India Company's expanding influence and the ambitions of local rulers. ""The captivity, sufferings, and escape of James Scurry"" provides valuable insights into military history, veteran experiences, and Anglo-Indian relations. Discover the enduring power of the human spirit in this meticulously prepared republication of a classic historical text. 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.

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