02812cam a22003493u 4500 60084 UtSlPG 20260610134402.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 22010740 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Smedley, Charles, 1836-1864 Life in Southern Prisons : From the Diary of Corporal Charles Smedley, of Company G, 90th Regiment Penn'a Volunteers, Commencing a Few Days Before the "Battle of the Wilderness", In Which He Was Taken Prisoner ... Also, a Short Description of the March to and Battle of Gettysburg, Together with a Biographical Sketch of the Author Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-08-10 Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Life in Southern Prisons" by Charles Smedley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative is based on the diary of Corporal Charles Smedley, who served in the 90th Pennsylvania Volunteers during the American Civil War, detailing his experiences as a prisoner of war, particularly during his time at Andersonville, Georgia. The book provides an insight into the harsh realities faced by captured soldiers, including the daily struggles for survival, health challenges, and the impact of war on individual lives. The opening of the work sets the stage for Smedley's story, starting just before the "Battle of the Wilderness" in 1864, where he would later be captured and sent to various prisons, ultimately ending up at Andersonville. As the diary entries begin, they chronicle Smedley’s military routine, experiences leading up to his capture, and the conditions he faces along the way. The tone is reflective and earnest, with a focus on his thoughts, daily activities, and interactions with fellow soldiers. This early portion introduces readers to the grim realities of wartime captivity and the resilience required to endure such dire circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives Dobbins, Richard, 1841-1887 Stubbs, Charles H., 1839-1891 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60084 100910 100910