Geer, John James 1833-1867 creator Clark, Alexander 1834-1879 text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Beyond the Lines; Or, A Yankee Prisoner Loose in Dixie" by John James Geer is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative details the experiences of Geer, a Union officer captured during the Civil War, as he recounts his struggles, sufferings, and eventual escape from Confederate captivity. The book offers a vivid insight into the realities faced by Union soldiers in the South, highlighting themes of bravery, survival, and the horrors of war. The opening of the narrative introduces us to Captain John J. Geer, who has recently left Camp Dennison with his regiment and is quickly thrust into battle at Shiloh, where he is captured. The tension of the battlefield is palpable as Geer describes witnessing the conflict and the suffering of civilians caught in the crossfire. Captured by rebel forces, he details the initial reactions of both the rebels, who are astonished to encounter a Union officer, and his own set of hardships as he faces threats from his captors. The early chapters set a dark tone, hinting at further trials ahead while establishing a framework for Geer's resilience and determination to escape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-09-04 E-text prepared by David Tipple and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives E456 Original publication data not identified 02017801 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63120 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63120 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134444.0 63120