A Prisoner Of War In Virginia, 1864-65 (1914) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780548675212)

""A Prisoner Of War In Virginia, 1864-65"" is a memoir written by George Haven Putnam, an American soldier who was captured during the Civil War and held as a prisoner of war in Virginia. The book describes Putnam's experiences as a prisoner, including the harsh living conditions, lack of food and medical care, and the constant threat of disease and death. Putnam also provides insight into the daily life of a prisoner, including the camaraderie among the men, their attempts to escape, and their interactions with their Confederate captors. The book offers a firsthand account of the brutal realities of war and the toll it takes on those who are caught in the middle. Published in 1914, ""A Prisoner Of War In Virginia, 1864-65"" is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on one of the darkest periods in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Haven Putnam
ISBN-10: 054867521X
ISBN-13: 9780548675212
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/22/2007
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37d