Reminiscences Of A Prisoner Of War And His Escape (1915) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166934972)

""Reminiscences Of A Prisoner Of War And His Escape"" is a memoir written by Daniel Avery Langworthy, originally published in 1915. The book chronicles Langworthy's experiences as a prisoner of war during the American Civil War. Langworthy was a member of the Union Army and was captured by Confederate forces in 1863. He spent the next two years in various Confederate prisons, including the infamous Andersonville prison camp. The book provides a detailed account of Langworthy's daily life as a prisoner, including the poor living conditions, lack of food and medical care, and the constant threat of disease and death. Langworthy also describes the various escape attempts he made, including a daring plan to tunnel out of his cell with other prisoners. In addition to his own experiences, Langworthy also shares stories of other prisoners he met during his time in captivity. He recounts their struggles and their bravery in the face of adversity. Overall, ""Reminiscences Of A Prisoner Of War And His Escape"" is a powerful and compelling memoir that offers a unique perspective on the Civil War and the experiences of prisoners of war.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: Daniel Avery Langworthy
ISBN-10: 1166934977
ISBN-13: 9781166934972
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 88
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.28lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.18d