Beckwith West

Beckwith West was an officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He is best known for his work "Experience of a Confederate States Prisoner / Being an Ephemeris Regularly Kept by an Officer of the Confederate States Army," which provides a personal account of his experiences as a prisoner of war. This narrative offers insights into the hardships faced by Confederate soldiers and the conditions of captivity during the conflict. West's writing contributes to the understanding of Civil War history and the personal stories that shaped this tumultuous period in American history.