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Andersonville: A Story of Rebel Military Prisons — Volume 4

By John McElroy
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A first-person memoir recounts fifteen months spent as a prisoner in several Confederate military camps, offering vivid accounts of starvation, disease, overcrowding, and the arbitrary cruelty of guards. It follows transfers between camps, failed and successful escape attempts, exchanges and paroles, and the daily practices that regulated life and death in the stockades. Interspersed are moments of dark humor, practical improvisation, and travel through Southern towns, culminating in the arrest, trial, and execution of a prison official and a measured inquiry into who bore responsibility for the suffering.

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John McElroy

John McElroy was an American author and journalist, best known for his vivid depictions of the American Civil War. His most notable work, "Andersonville: A Story of Rebel Military Prisons," provides a harrowing account of life in one of the war's most infamous prisons, drawing on his own experiences as a soldier. In addition to this significant historical narrative, McElroy created the "Si Klegg" series, a humorous and engaging portrayal of a soldier's life, which reflects the trials and camaraderie of military service. His writings contribute to the literary heritage of Civil War literature, offering both insight and entertainment.

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