Andersonville — Volume 4 A Story of Rebel Military Prisons By: John McElroy (1846-1929)
In Andersonville — Volume 4 A Story of Rebel Military Prisons, John McElroy provides a harrowing and comprehensive account of the infamous Civil War prison camp in Georgia. Through detailed descriptions and personal narratives, McElroy delves into the gruesome conditions faced by Union soldiers and the unimaginable suffering they endured. The author's meticulous research and vivid storytelling bring the horrors of Andersonville to life, painting a stark picture of the overcrowded, unsanitary, and deadly environment that prisoners were forced to endure. McElroy captures the humanity and resilience of the men who faced starvation, disease, and brutal treatment at the hands of their Confederate captors. While the subject matter is undeniably grim, McElroy's writing is engaging and compelling, making it difficult to put the book down. His ability to humanize the prisoners and convey the suffering they endured is both heartbreaking and powerful. Overall, Andersonville — Volume 4 is a well-written and important work that sheds light on a dark chapter in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War or the struggles 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 4. CHAPTER LXII. SERGEANT LEROY L. KEY HIS ADVENTURES SUBSEQUENT TO THE EXECUTIONS HE GOES OUTSIDE AT ANDERSONVILLE ON PAROLE LABORS IN THE COOK HOUSE ATTEMPTS TO ESCAPE IS RECAPTURED AND TAKEN TO MACON ESCAPES FROM THERE, BUT IS COMPELLED TO RETURN IS FINALLY EXCHANGED AT SAVANNAH. Leroy L. Key, the heroic Sergeant of Company M, Sixteenth Illinois Cavalry, who organized and led the Regulators at Andersonville in their successful conflict with and defeat of the Raiders, and who presided at the execution of the six condemned men on the 11th of July, furnishes, at the request of the author, the following story of his prison career subsequent to that event: On the 12th day of July, 1864, the day after the hanging of the six Raiders, by the urgent request of my many friends (of whom you were one), I sought and obtained from Wirz a parole for myself and the six brave men who assisted as executioners of those desperados... Continue reading book >>

Andersonville — Volume 4 A Story of Rebel Military Prisons By: John McElroy (1846-1929)

In Andersonville — Volume 4 A Story of Rebel Military Prisons, John McElroy provides a harrowing and comprehensive account of the infamous Civil War prison camp in Georgia. Through detailed descriptions and personal narratives, McElroy delves into the gruesome conditions faced by Union soldiers and the unimaginable suffering they endured.

The author's meticulous research and vivid storytelling bring the horrors of Andersonville to life, painting a stark picture of the overcrowded, unsanitary, and deadly environment that prisoners were forced to endure. McElroy captures the humanity and resilience of the men who faced starvation, disease, and brutal treatment at the hands of their Confederate captors.

While the subject matter is undeniably grim, McElroy's writing is engaging and compelling, making it difficult to put the book down. His ability to humanize the prisoners and convey the suffering they endured is both heartbreaking and powerful.

Overall, Andersonville — Volume 4 is a well-written and important work that sheds light on a dark chapter in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War or the struggles 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 4.

CHAPTER LXII.

SERGEANT LEROY L. KEY HIS ADVENTURES SUBSEQUENT TO THE EXECUTIONS HE GOES OUTSIDE AT ANDERSONVILLE ON PAROLE LABORS IN THE COOK HOUSE ATTEMPTS TO ESCAPE IS RECAPTURED AND TAKEN TO MACON ESCAPES FROM THERE, BUT IS COMPELLED TO RETURN IS FINALLY EXCHANGED AT SAVANNAH.

Leroy L. Key, the heroic Sergeant of Company M, Sixteenth Illinois Cavalry, who organized and led the Regulators at Andersonville in their successful conflict with and defeat of the Raiders, and who presided at the execution of the six condemned men on the 11th of July, furnishes, at the request of the author, the following story of his prison career subsequent to that event:

On the 12th day of July, 1864, the day after the hanging of the six Raiders, by the urgent request of my many friends (of whom you were one), I sought and obtained from Wirz a parole for myself and the six brave men who assisted as executioners of those desperados... Continue reading book >>

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