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Battle Field and Prison Pen, or Through the War, and Thrice a Prisoner in Rebel Dungeons.; A Graphic recital of personal experiences throughout the whole period of the late War for the Union--during which the author was actively engaged in 25 Battles and Skirmishers, was three times taken prisoner of war, and incarcerated in the notorious rebel dungeons, Libby, Pemberton, Andersonville, Savannah, and others. An inside view of those dens of death, atrocities practiced, etc., etc., in fact, a recital of possibly as varied and thrilling experiences as were known during all the wild vicissitudes of that terrible four years on internecine strife. Decorative Front Cover and Spine. Published by Hubbard Bros., Philadelphia, 1882. It contains 486 pages. Includes Author's Preface, as well as chapters on The Overt Act of Treason and its Effect North and South; Advance of the Grand Army from Washington and Its Defeat at Bull Run; Departure of McCellan's Army for the Peninsula; Advance of McDowell from Washington; The Seven Days' Fight on the Peninsula; My First Capture; Gen. Lee's Invasion of Pennsylvania--Battle of Gettysburg; Battle of the Wilderness--Our Capture and Re-Capture; Advance of Grant's Forces; Andersonville; Hanging of the Thieves; Enlargement of Our Prison; Andersonville in August; Millen Prison; Florence Prison; and St. John's College Hospital. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

    Dimensions:
  • 5.5" x 7.75"
  • Condition:
  • Good - Very Good Condition with no missing or torn pages. The cover has some staining and wear (see pics)

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