Libby, Andersonville, Florence: The Capture, Imprisonment, Escape And Rescue Of John Harrold. A Union Soldier (1870)

By John Harrold

Book Overview

""Libby, Andersonville, Florence: The Capture, Imprisonment, Escape And Rescue Of John Harrold. A Union Soldier"" is a first-hand account by John Harrold, a Union soldier who was captured during the American Civil War and spent time in three Confederate prisons: Libby, Andersonville, and Florence. Harrold describes the harsh conditions he and his fellow prisoners endured, including overcrowding, lack of food and water, disease, and abuse by Confederate guards. He also details his daring escape from Florence and his eventual rescue by Union troops. Published in 1870, this book provides a unique perspective on the experiences of Union soldiers during the Civil War and the conditions of Confederate prisons.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437049818
• ISBN13: 9781437049817
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.1"