My Imprisonment And The First Year Of Abolition Rule At Washington (1863)

""My Imprisonment And The First Year Of Abolition Rule At Washington"" is a memoir written by Rose O'Neal Greenhow, an American socialite and Confederate spy during the American Civil War. The book describes Greenhow's experiences as a prisoner in the Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D.C. after she was arrested for espionage. It also covers the first year of the abolition of slavery in the United States, including the Emancipation Proclamation and the establishment of the Freedmen's Bureau. Greenhow's memoir provides a unique perspective on the Civil War and the political climate of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.