Andersonville — Volume 2 A Story of Rebel Military Prisons By: John McElroy (1846-1929)
Andersonville - Volume 2 is a harrowing account of the conditions faced by Union soldiers imprisoned at Confederate military prisons during the Civil War. John McElroy's detailed descriptions of the brutal treatment, disease, and starvation that the prisoners endured at Andersonville are both heartbreaking and eye-opening. The author's firsthand experiences as a prisoner add a personal touch to the narrative, allowing readers to truly empathize with the suffering and misery of the men held captive in these dreadful conditions. McElroy's writing is clear and concise, making it easy to follow the events and understand the scale of the atrocities that took place. While the subject matter is undeniably grim, McElroy manages to infuse moments of hope and resilience into the story, highlighting the indomitable spirit of the soldiers who refused to be broken by their circumstances. This book serves as an important reminder of the horrors of war and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Overall, Andersonville - Volume 2 is a powerful and compelling read that sheds light on a dark chapter of American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War or the experiences of prisoners of war. First Page: ANDERSONVILLE A STORY OF REBEL MILITARY PRISONS FIFTEEN MONTHS A GUEST OF THE SO CALLED SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY A PRIVATE SOLDIERS EXPERIENCE IN RICHMOND, ANDERSONVILLE, SAVANNAH, MILLEN BLACKSHEAR AND FLORENCE BY JOHN McELROY Late of Co. L. 16th Ill Cav. 1879 VOLUME 2. CHAPTER XXIII. A NEW LOT OF PRISONERS THE BATTLE OF OOLUSTEE MEN SACRIFICED TO A GENERAL'S INCOMPETENCY A HOODLUM REINFORCEMENT A QUEER CROWD MISTREATMENT OF AN OFFICER OF A COLORED REGIMENT KILLING THE SERGEANT OF A NEGRO SQUAD. So far only old prisoners those taken at Gettysburg, Chicamauga and Mine Run had been brought in. The armies had been very quiet during the Winter, preparing for the death grapple in the Spring. There had been nothing done, save a few cavalry raids, such as our own, and Averill's attempt to gain and break up the Rebel salt works at Wytheville, and Saltville. Consequently none but a few cavalry prisoners were added to the number already in the hands of the Rebels. The first lot of new ones came in about the middle of March... Continue reading book >>

Andersonville — Volume 2 A Story of Rebel Military Prisons By: John McElroy (1846-1929)

Andersonville - Volume 2 is a harrowing account of the conditions faced by Union soldiers imprisoned at Confederate military prisons during the Civil War. John McElroy's detailed descriptions of the brutal treatment, disease, and starvation that the prisoners endured at Andersonville are both heartbreaking and eye-opening.

The author's firsthand experiences as a prisoner add a personal touch to the narrative, allowing readers to truly empathize with the suffering and misery of the men held captive in these dreadful conditions. McElroy's writing is clear and concise, making it easy to follow the events and understand the scale of the atrocities that took place.

While the subject matter is undeniably grim, McElroy manages to infuse moments of hope and resilience into the story, highlighting the indomitable spirit of the soldiers who refused to be broken by their circumstances. This book serves as an important reminder of the horrors of war and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Overall, Andersonville - Volume 2 is a powerful and compelling read that sheds light on a dark chapter of American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War or the experiences of prisoners of war.

First Page:

ANDERSONVILLE A STORY OF REBEL MILITARY PRISONS

FIFTEEN MONTHS A GUEST OF THE SO CALLED SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY

A PRIVATE SOLDIERS EXPERIENCE IN RICHMOND, ANDERSONVILLE, SAVANNAH, MILLEN BLACKSHEAR AND FLORENCE

BY JOHN McELROY Late of Co. L. 16th Ill Cav. 1879

VOLUME 2.

CHAPTER XXIII.

A NEW LOT OF PRISONERS THE BATTLE OF OOLUSTEE MEN SACRIFICED TO A GENERAL'S INCOMPETENCY A HOODLUM REINFORCEMENT A QUEER CROWD MISTREATMENT OF AN OFFICER OF A COLORED REGIMENT KILLING THE SERGEANT OF A NEGRO SQUAD.

So far only old prisoners those taken at Gettysburg, Chicamauga and Mine Run had been brought in. The armies had been very quiet during the Winter, preparing for the death grapple in the Spring. There had been nothing done, save a few cavalry raids, such as our own, and Averill's attempt to gain and break up the Rebel salt works at Wytheville, and Saltville. Consequently none but a few cavalry prisoners were added to the number already in the hands of the Rebels.

The first lot of new ones came in about the middle of March... Continue reading book >>

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