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Published by George W. Childs, PA, 1862
Seller: Battleground Books, Yorktown, VA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. George W. Childs, PA. Harris was captured at Ball's Bluff, and was imprisoned for only four months. An early narrative, also describing travels in Virginia. "Reflects lax, fairly comfortable conditions in early officers' prison; good descriptions of Winder, Wirz, and other officials" - Nevins. Good copy of the first edition. The book has wear to the top of the spine. 175 pages.
Published by G.W. Childs, Philadelphia, PA., 1862
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket as Issued. unknown (illustrator). 1st Edition. 1st. Edition,1862 Green cloth with gilt faded letters to the spine, 175 page book. A true story of life in a confederate prison camp by the man and men who lived it. Illustrated with an engraving at the fronts piece. This copy is inscribed by one of the prisoners Capt. France J. Kiffer of Bakers California Regiment and dated Oct.2/ 1862. An extremely Rare and scarce book on prison camps in the CSA during the Civil War. Condition : Fine, Tight binding aging very light edge rubbing. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book.