Prison Life In Dixie: Giving A Short History Of The Inhuman And Barbarous Treatment Of Our Soldiers By Rebel Authorities (1881)

By John B. Vaughter

Book Overview

""Prison Life In Dixie"" is a historical account of the treatment of Union soldiers by Confederate authorities during the American Civil War. Written by John B. Vaughter and first published in 1881, the book provides a detailed look at the inhumane and barbarous conditions that prisoners of war endured in Confederate prisons. Vaughter draws on his own experiences as a prisoner, as well as the accounts of other soldiers, to paint a vivid picture of the horrors of prison life in the South. The book covers topics such as food and shelter, medical care, and the treatment of prisoners by guards and officers. It also includes a short history of the Civil War, as well as information on the political and social climate of the time. ""Prison Life In Dixie"" is a powerful and important work that sheds light on a dark chapter in American history.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: 1163969311
• ISBN13: 9781163969311
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"