Richmond Prisons, 1861-1862: Compiled From The Original Records Kept By The Confederate Government

By William Hartley Jeffrey

Book Overview

The book ""Richmond Prisons, 1861-1862: Compiled From The Original Records Kept By The Confederate Government"" by William H. Jeffrey is a historical account of the conditions and events that took place in the Confederate prisons located in Richmond, Virginia during the early years of the American Civil War. The author has compiled the information in this book from the original records that were kept by the Confederate government at the time.The book provides a detailed description of the living conditions, medical care, and treatment of the prisoners who were held in the Richmond prisons. It also covers the various issues that arose within the prison system, such as overcrowding, disease, and the lack of resources available to the Confederate government. The book also details the various efforts made by the Union government to free their soldiers who were being held in the Richmond prisons.Overall, ""Richmond Prisons, 1861-1862"" provides a comprehensive and informative account of the conditions and events that took place in the Confederate prisons located in Richmond during the early years of the American Civil War. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War or the treatment of prisoners during wartime.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: 1163273953
• ISBN13: 9781163273951
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"