The name of Joshua Barney is unlikely to be familiar with readers. He was, however, one of the principal American naval heroes of both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. We have not sufficient space here to recount his long and distinguished career as a combatant; but we will relate his daring escape from British captivity during the revolution, as it illustrates his dominant traits of resourcefulness and courage.
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