A SOLDIERS EXPERIENCE IN SOUTHERN PRISONS by C. M. Prutsman, Lieut. in Seventh Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteers A Graphic Description of the Author's Experiences in Various Southern Prisons (Regimental History, 7th Wisc. Inf. // POW)

Prutsman, Christian M.

Published by Andrew H. Kellogg. N.Y., 1901

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BOOK DESCRIPTION: 12mo, 80 pgs, frontis portrait. Original blue cloth with blue gilt titled cover. CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Light rubbing to spine ends, covers bright. Interior is clean and tight. With clear, mylar wrapper. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION: This prison narrative; includes multiple prison escapes, evasion behind enemy lines, assistance from slaves and finally freedom. Much on the conditions of captivity. Scarce narrative, seldom offered for sale. REFERENCES; DORN WI81; NEVINS I pg. 200: "A brief and often confused reminiscence of very little value." ; COULTER 381: "This account is brief and of little value. It is marred by the customary tales of atrocities and bad treatment in prisons, attempts at escape with a few successes and recaptures, and the invariable tribute to the helpful services of Negroes.". Seller Inventory # 0124028

Bibliographic Details

Title: A SOLDIERS EXPERIENCE IN SOUTHERN PRISONS by...

Publisher: Andrew H. Kellogg. N.Y.

Publication Date: 1901

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition