Andersonville — Volume 3 A Story of Rebel Military Prisons   By: John McElroy (1846-1929)

In "Andersonville – Volume 3: A Story of Rebel Military Prisons," author John McElroy provides a detailed and harrowing account of the infamous Civil War prison camp in Georgia. The book sheds light on the brutal conditions faced by Union prisoners of war, including overcrowding, lack of food and shelter, and rampant disease.

McElroy's writing is both gripping and informative, offering a comprehensive look at the daily struggles and atrocities endured by the prisoners at Andersonville. The author's firsthand experience as a former inmate lends credibility and depth to his narrative, allowing readers to fully grasp the horrors of war and captivity.

Although at times the detailed accounts of suffering and despair can be difficult to read, McElroy's writing serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought in the Civil War. Overall, "Andersonville – Volume 3" is a compelling and important work that sheds light on a dark chapter in American history.

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Certainly, in no other great community, that ever existed upon the face of the globe was there so little daily ebb and flow as in this. Dull as an ordinary Town or City may be; however monotonous, eventless, even stupid the lives of its citizens, there is yet, nevertheless, a flow every day of its life blood its population towards its heart, and an ebb of the same, every evening towards its extremities. These recurring tides mingle all classes together and promote the general healthfulness, as the constant motion hither and yon of the ocean's waters purify and sweeten them... Continue reading book >>