Observations In The North - Edward Alfred Pollard - Bog

Observations In The North: Eight Months In Prison And On Parole (1865) is a memoir written by Edward Alfred Pollard, an American journalist and writer who was imprisoned by the Union Army during the American Civil War. The book chronicles Pollard's experiences while he was held captive in various Union prisons for eight months, and his subsequent release on parole.Pollard provides a detailed account of the conditions he faced during his imprisonment, including the harsh treatment he received from his captors and the difficult living conditions in the prison camps. He also describes the political and social climate of the time, providing insight into the attitudes and beliefs of both Union and Confederate sympathizers.Throughout the book, Pollard offers his personal observations and reflections on the war and its impact on American society. He discusses the causes of the conflict, the role of slavery in the South, and the implications of the Union victory for the future of the country.Observations In The North: Eight Months In Prison And On Parole is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the Civil War and its aftermath. It offers readers a glimpse into the experiences of a Confederate prisoner of war and provides insight into the political and social tensions of the time.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.