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100 1 _aSprague, Homer B.
_q(Homer Baxter),
_d1829-1918
245 1 0 _aLights and shadows in Confederate prisons
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-01-21
508 _aProduced by Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24385
999 _c65386
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