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LoC No.: 15011687

Title: Lights and shadows in Confederate prisons : a personal experience, 1864-5

Note: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Lights and Shadows in Confederate Prisons: A Personal Experience 1864-5" by Homer B. Sprague is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's experiences as a prisoner of war during the American Civil War, offering a unique perspective on prison life and the treatment of Union soldiers by their Confederate captors. The narrative aims to depict both the hardships endured by the prisoners and the unexpected kindness they occasionally received, providing insights into the complexities of war. At the start of this memoir, the author reflects on his capture during the Battle of Winchester and the chaotic aftermath. He describes the initial excitement and confusion among prisoners as they are marched through the streets of Winchester amidst the retreating Confederate army. Sprague details the physical and emotional toll of long marches, scarcity of food, and encounters with Confederate guards, presenting a vivid account of prison life as he and his fellow prisoners navigate their circumstances. The opening establishes a tone of resilience and the struggle for dignity amidst the harsh realities of captivity, setting the stage for Sprague's continued exploration of life in Confederate prisons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Sprague, Homer B. (Homer Baxter), 1829-1918

EBook No.: 24385

Published: Jan 21, 2008

Downloads: 49

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons

LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 15011687

Title: Lights and shadows in Confederate prisons : a personal experience, 1864-5

Note: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Lights and Shadows in Confederate Prisons: A Personal Experience 1864-5" by Homer B. Sprague is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's experiences as a prisoner of war during the American Civil War, offering a unique perspective on prison life and the treatment of Union soldiers by their Confederate captors. The narrative aims to depict both the hardships endured by the prisoners and the unexpected kindness they occasionally received, providing insights into the complexities of war. At the start of this memoir, the author reflects on his capture during the Battle of Winchester and the chaotic aftermath. He describes the initial excitement and confusion among prisoners as they are marched through the streets of Winchester amidst the retreating Confederate army. Sprague details the physical and emotional toll of long marches, scarcity of food, and encounters with Confederate guards, presenting a vivid account of prison life as he and his fellow prisoners navigate their circumstances. The opening establishes a tone of resilience and the struggle for dignity amidst the harsh realities of captivity, setting the stage for Sprague's continued exploration of life in Confederate prisons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Sprague, Homer B. (Homer Baxter), 1829-1918

EBook No.: 24385

Published: Jan 21, 2008

Downloads: 49

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons

LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.