Chronicles From The Diary Of A War Prisoner In Andersonville And Other Military Prisons Of The South In 1864 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163687246)

""Chronicles From The Diary Of A War Prisoner In Andersonville And Other Military Prisons Of The South In 1864"" is a historical account of the experiences of John Worrell Northrop, an American soldier who was captured during the Civil War and imprisoned in several Confederate military prisons in the South. The book is a compilation of Northrop's personal diary entries, which chronicle his day-to-day life as a prisoner of war, as well as his observations and reflections on the conditions and treatment of prisoners in the various prisons he was held in, including the infamous Andersonville prison camp. Northrop's diary offers a firsthand account of the harsh realities of prison life during the Civil War, including the lack of food, shelter, and medical care, as well as the psychological toll of prolonged confinement and the constant threat of disease and death. The book provides a valuable historical perspective on the experiences of prisoners of war during this tumultuous period 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: John Worrell Northrop
ISBN-10: 1163687243
ISBN-13: 9781163687246
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 230
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d