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Wood of Bracken County A Tale of War and Escape
In Bracken County Kentucky a farmer named John Wood endures capture and hardship during the War of 1812. He is taken from his family, suffers privations with other American prisoners, and makes a dramatic escape from Dartmoor while en route to naval service aboard the Sea Horse under Sir Peter Parker. Wood’s journey reflects the broader ordeal of prisoners of war and the perilous campaigns against British forces.
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John Wood
Bracken County
Ler
Britain
Quebec
Plymouth
Biymouth
Dartminor
Crualey
Plymot
Peter Parker
Stig
Prom Lewis
C Bohnol
Gil
Im. Ee Iity
Prussia
Ohio