Eighteen Months A Prisoner Under The Rebel Flag A Condensed Pen Picture Of Belle Isle, Danville, Andersonville, Charleston, Florence And Libby Prisons, From Actual Experience (1889)

""Eighteen Months A Prisoner Under The Rebel Flag"" is a memoir written by Samuel S. Boggs, originally published in 1889. The book provides a detailed account of Boggs' experiences as a prisoner of war during the American Civil War. Boggs was captured by Confederate forces in 1863 and spent time in several different prisons, including Belle Isle, Danville, Andersonville, Charleston, Florence, and Libby. The book is a condensed pen picture of the conditions and treatment that Boggs and other Union soldiers endured during their captivity. He describes the harsh living conditions, lack of food and medical care, and the constant threat of disease and death. Boggs also provides insight into the daily routines and activities of the prisoners, including their attempts to maintain morale and escape.Throughout the book, Boggs expresses his patriotism and loyalty to the Union, despite the hardships he faced. He also provides commentary on the politics and causes of the war, as well as his thoughts on the Confederate soldiers and officers who guarded him.Overall, ""Eighteen Months A Prisoner Under The Rebel Flag"" is a firsthand account of the experiences of a Union soldier during the Civil War, providing valuable insight into the conditions of Confederate prisons and the hardships faced by prisoners of war.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.