Beyond the Lines or a Yankee Prisoner Loose in Dixie

By John James Greer, Alexander Clark, John James Geer

Book Overview

""Beyond The Lines Or A Yankee Prisoner Loose In Dixie"" is a memoir written by J.J. Geer, detailing his experiences as a Union soldier during the American Civil War. Geer was captured by Confederate forces and imprisoned in various locations throughout the South. Eventually, he was able to escape and make his way back to Union lines, traveling through dangerous territory and encountering numerous obstacles along the way. The book offers a firsthand account of the brutality and hardships endured by prisoners of war during the Civil War, as well as the ingenuity and determination required to survive in such conditions. It also provides insight into the political and social climate of the time, as well as the attitudes and beliefs of both Union and Confederate soldiers. Overall, ""Beyond The Lines"" is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in the Civil War or American history in general.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417960779
• ISBN13: 9781417960774
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"