Chronicles From The Diary Of A War Prisoner In Andersonville And Other Military Prisons Of The South In 1864 - John Worrell Northrop - Bog

""Chronicles From The Diary Of A War Prisoner In Andersonville And Other Military Prisons Of The South In 1864"" is a memoir written by John Worrell Northrop. The book is a firsthand account of Northrop's experiences as a Union soldier during the American Civil War and his subsequent imprisonment in various Confederate military prisons. The memoir is divided into three parts. The first part details Northrop's capture and imprisonment in Andersonville, a notorious Confederate prison in Georgia. He describes the harsh living conditions, lack of food and water, and the rampant disease that plagued the prisoners. The second part of the book chronicles Northrop's transfer to other military prisons in the South, including Florence and Salisbury. He recounts the brutal treatment of prisoners by Confederate guards and the constant struggle for survival in these prisons. The final part of the book describes Northrop's release and return home after the war. He reflects on the emotional toll of his experiences as a prisoner of war and the lasting impact it had on his life. Overall, ""Chronicles From The Diary Of A War Prisoner In Andersonville And Other Military Prisons Of The South In 1864"" provides a vivid and harrowing account of the realities of war and the inhumane treatment of prisoners 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.