02310cam a22003373u 4500 33035 UtSlPG 20260610133744.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d ltf91011502 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Swiggett, S. A. (Samuel A.), 1834- The Bright Side of Prison Life : Experience, In Prison and Out, of an Involuntary Soujouner in Rebellion Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-06-30 Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. "The Bright Side of Prison Life" by S. A. Swiggett is a memoir written in the late 19th century. This work recounts the author's personal experiences during his involuntary imprisonment as a Union soldier in the Confederate South. Through his narrative, Swiggett shares a series of incidents that paint a picture of life in captivity and the attempts to maintain a positive outlook despite the dire circumstances. The opening of the memoir details Swiggett’s life before the war, his enlistment, and eventual capture by Confederate forces. He provides a glimpse of his early life, including his marriage and military experiences leading to the war. The writing captures a sense of camaraderie among the soldiers, the chaos during battle, and an ironic humor that survives even amidst hardship. Swiggett's determination to find levity in grim situations begins to set the tone for the rest of the narrative, which will likely explore themes of resilience, survival, and the human spirit's ability to cope with adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives Swiggett, S. A. (Samuel A.), 1834- United States. Army. Iowa Infantry Regiment, 36th (1862-1865) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33035 73881 73881