Beyond The Lines Or A Yankee Prisoner Loose In Dixie (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162794402)

""Beyond The Lines Or A Yankee Prisoner Loose In Dixie"" is a memoir written by J.J. Geer, a Union soldier who was captured during the American Civil War and imprisoned in the South. The book recounts Geer's experiences as a prisoner of war, his daring escape from captivity, and his subsequent journey through enemy territory as he attempted to make his way back to Union lines. Along the way, Geer encounters a variety of characters, including sympathetic Southern civilians, hostile Confederate soldiers, and fellow Union prisoners. The book provides a firsthand account of the hardships and dangers faced by prisoners of war during the Civil War, as well as a glimpse into the complex social and political dynamics of the era. Overall, ""Beyond The Lines"" is a compelling and insightful memoir that offers a unique perspective on one of the most tumultuous 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: J. J. Geer
ISBN-10: 1162794402
ISBN-13: 9781162794402
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 300
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d