Out Of Prison (1864)

By Mary A. Denison

Book Overview

""Out of Prison"" is a memoir written by Mary Andrews Denison and originally published in 1864. The book tells the story of the author's personal experiences as a prisoner in the United States during the Civil War. Denison was a supporter of the Confederacy and was arrested by Union forces for her political beliefs. She spent several months in various prisons, including the notorious Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D.C., before being released. The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes Denison's experiences in prison, including the harsh conditions, the mistreatment of prisoners, and the psychological toll of confinement. She also discusses the political climate of the time and her own beliefs about the war. The second part of the book focuses on Denison's life after her release from prison. She describes her struggles to rebuild her life and her relationships with her family and friends. She also reflects on the lessons she learned from her experience and offers advice to others who may find themselves in similar situations.Overall, ""Out of Prison"" provides a unique perspective on the Civil War and the experiences of political prisoners during that time. It is a compelling and insightful memoir that offers valuable insights into the human cost of war and the resilience of the human spirit.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: 1437128297
• ISBN13: 9781437128291
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"