Life in Southern Prisons by Charles Smedley
"Life in Southern Prisons" by Charles Smedley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative is based on the diary of Corporal Charles Smedley, who served in the 90th Pennsylvania Volunteers during the American Civil War, detailing his experiences as a prisoner of war, particularly during his time at Andersonville, Georgia. The book provides an insight into the harsh realities faced by captured soldiers, including the daily struggles forsurvival, health challenges, and the impact of war on individual lives. The opening of the work sets the stage for Smedley's story, starting just before the "Battle of the Wilderness" in 1864, where he would later be captured and sent to various prisons, ultimately ending up at Andersonville. As the diary entries begin, they chronicle Smedley’s military routine, experiences leading up to his capture, and the conditions he faces along the way. The tone is reflective and earnest, with a focus on his thoughts, daily activities, and interactions with fellow soldiers. This early portion introduces readers to the grim realities of wartime captivity and the resilience required to endure such dire circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Smedley, Charles, 1836-1864 |
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| Contributor | Dobbins, Richard |
| Contributor | Stubbs, Charles H. |
| LoC No. | 22010740 |
| Title | Life in Southern Prisons From the Diary of Corporal Charles Smedley, of Company G, 90th Regiment Penn'a Volunteers, Commencing a Few Days Before the "Battle of the Wilderness", In Which He Was Taken Prisoner ... Also, a Short Description of the March to and Battle of Gettysburg, Together with a Biographical Sketch of the Author |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60084 |
| Release Date | Aug 10, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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