In A Rebel Prison

In A Rebel Prison

Alfred Seelye Roe

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104182151
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In A Rebel Prison: Or Experiences In Danville, Virginia is a non-fiction book written by Alfred Seelye Roe and published in 1891. The book is a first-hand account of the author’s experiences as a Union soldier imprisoned in Danville, Virginia during the American Civil War. Roe was a member of the 15th New York Cavalry and was captured during a skirmish in June 1864. He was taken to Danville, which was a Confederate prison camp for Union soldiers. The book details his experiences in the prison, including the poor living conditions, lack of food and medical care, and mistreatment by the Confederate guards. Roe also describes the other prisoners he met, including soldiers from different states and backgrounds. He writes about their efforts to escape and the punishments they faced when caught. The book also includes descriptions of the surrounding area, including the town of Danville and the nearby countryside. Overall, In A Rebel Prison offers a unique and detailed perspective on the experiences of Union soldiers imprisoned during the Civil War. The book provides insight into the conditions and treatment of prisoners, as well as the daily struggles and camaraderie among those held captive.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.

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