02444cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000500012824500460017826400510022430000470027533600260032233700260034833800360037450000310041050802080044152012980064953400450194765300780199285600430207099900170211324385UtSlPG20260610133547.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a15011687  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE4561 aSprague, Homer B.q(Homer Baxter),d1829-191810aLights and shadows in Confederate prisons 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-01-21  aProduced by Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Lights and Shadows in Confederate Prisons: A Personal Experience 1864-5" by Homer B. Sprague is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's experiences as a prisoner of war during the American Civil War, offering a unique perspective on prison life and the treatment of Union soldiers by their Confederate captors. The narrative aims to depict both the hardships endured by the prisoners and the unexpected kindness they occasionally received, providing insights into the complexities of war.  At the start of this memoir, the author reflects on his capture during the Battle of Winchester and the chaotic aftermath. He describes the initial excitement and confusion among prisoners as they are marched through the streets of Winchester amidst the retreating Confederate army. Sprague details the physical and emotional toll of long marches, scarcity of food, and encounters with Confederate guards, presenting a vivid account of prison life as he and his fellow prisoners navigate their circumstances. The opening establishes a tone of resilience and the struggle for dignity amidst the harsh realities of captivity, setting the stage for Sprague's continued exploration of life in Confederate prisons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24385  c65386d65386