Famous Adventures And Prison Escapes Of The Civil War (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162758404)

""Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War"" is a non-fiction book that details the various daring escapes and adventures of soldiers during the American Civil War. The book is written by an anonymous author and was first published in 1882. It includes stories of famous escapes, such as that of John S. Mosby, a Confederate cavalry commander, and Thomas H. Hines, who escaped from the notorious Camp Douglas prison in Chicago. The book also describes the experiences of soldiers who were imprisoned in places like Andersonville and Libby prisons. The author provides a detailed account of the conditions in these prisons and the various methods used by prisoners to escape. The book is a fascinating account of the bravery and resourcefulness of soldiers during 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: Anonymous
ISBN-10: 1162758406
ISBN-13: 9781162758404
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 350
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.03lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.73d