My Imprisonment And The First Year Of Abolition Rule At Washington (1863)

My Imprisonment And The First Year Of Abolition Rule At Washington (1863) is a memoir written by Rose O'Neal Greenhow, an American socialite and Confederate spy during the American Civil War. The book details Greenhow's experiences as a prisoner of war in Washington D.C. following her arrest by Union forces in 1861. It also provides an account of the first year of the abolitionist rule in Washington, D.C. after the city was taken over by Union forces. The book sheds light on the political and social climate of the time, and provides insight into the experiences of women during the Civil War. Overall, it is a fascinating historical account of a tumultuous period 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.