"The Imprisonment, Suffering and Escape of James Scarry, who was held captive for ten years in the possessions of Hyder Ali and Tipu Saib" is a fascinating book written by the prisoner himself, James Scarry. In his book, he talks about the terrible vicissitudes that he had to go through during his captivity in the states of Indian rulers Hyder Ali and Tipu Saib. This is an impressive story about will and courage, about patience and dexterity that helped the hero to survive in incredible circumstances. The book "The Imprisonment, Suffering and Escape of James Scarry" is a documentary evidence of the lack of limits to human willpower and indomitability in the face of trials.