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LoC No.: 02001191

Title: Sketches in Prison Camps: A Continuation of Sketches of the War

Note: Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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

Summary: "Sketches in Prison Camps: A Continuation of Sketches of the War" by Charles C. Nott is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This narrative encapsulates the experiences of Union soldiers during the American Civil War, particularly focusing on life in transport and prison camps. The book reflects themes of camaraderie, hardship, and the complexities of military life through the eyes of the author, who served as a colonel. The opening of the text introduces readers to the author's journey as he assumes command of a regiment on a transport ship headed for New Orleans. As the regiment prepares to depart, they experience a myriad of emotions from excitement to trepidation amidst practical challenges of life at sea, including cramped quarters and harsh conditions. In vivid detail, Nott captures the ambience on board as soldiers are ordered to their posts, the struggles with sea-sickness, and the relentless waiting for favorable winds. The passage effectively sets up an exploration of military life and personal trials against the backdrop of the Civil War, drawing readers into the era's historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Nott, Charles C., 1827-1916

EBook No.: 60883

Published: Dec 8, 2019

Downloads: 80

Language: English

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

Subject: Camp Groce

Subject: Camp Ford (Tex.)

Subject: United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 176th (1862-1866)

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 02001191

Title: Sketches in Prison Camps: A Continuation of Sketches of the War

Note: Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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

Summary: "Sketches in Prison Camps: A Continuation of Sketches of the War" by Charles C. Nott is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This narrative encapsulates the experiences of Union soldiers during the American Civil War, particularly focusing on life in transport and prison camps. The book reflects themes of camaraderie, hardship, and the complexities of military life through the eyes of the author, who served as a colonel. The opening of the text introduces readers to the author's journey as he assumes command of a regiment on a transport ship headed for New Orleans. As the regiment prepares to depart, they experience a myriad of emotions from excitement to trepidation amidst practical challenges of life at sea, including cramped quarters and harsh conditions. In vivid detail, Nott captures the ambience on board as soldiers are ordered to their posts, the struggles with sea-sickness, and the relentless waiting for favorable winds. The passage effectively sets up an exploration of military life and personal trials against the backdrop of the Civil War, drawing readers into the era's historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Nott, Charles C., 1827-1916

EBook No.: 60883

Published: Dec 8, 2019

Downloads: 80

Language: English

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

Subject: Camp Groce

Subject: Camp Ford (Tex.)

Subject: United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 176th (1862-1866)

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.