The True Story Of Andersonville Prison: A Defense Of Major Henry Wirz (1908) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166306533)

""The True Story of Andersonville Prison: A Defense of Major Henry Wirz"" is a historical book written by James Madison Page and first published in 1908. The book provides a detailed account of the infamous Andersonville Prison during the American Civil War and offers a defense of Major Henry Wirz, who was the commandant of the prison and was later executed for war crimes.The book is based on the author's personal experiences as a prisoner at Andersonville and his interactions with Wirz. It provides a comprehensive description of the conditions at the prison, including the overcrowding, lack of food and water, and the spread of diseases that led to the deaths of thousands of Union soldiers.Page argues that Wirz was not solely responsible for the atrocities committed at Andersonville and that he was unfairly scapegoated by the Union army. He also provides evidence to suggest that Wirz was not guilty of the charges brought against him and that he was denied a fair trial.Overall, ""The True Story of Andersonville Prison"" is a compelling account of one of the darkest chapters in American history and a defense of a controversial figure who has been both vilified and praised for his actions during the Civil 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: James Madison Page
ISBN-10: 1166306534
ISBN-13: 9781166306533
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 258
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d