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Prutsman, Christian Miller
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A Soldier's Experience in Southern Prisons
A Graphic Description of the Author's Experiences in Various Southern Prisons
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"A Soldier's Experience in Southern Prisons" by Christian Miller Prutsman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work details the harrowing experiences of the author, a Union soldier, during his captivity in various Southern prisons throughout the American Civil War. The narrative focuses on themes of bravery, resourcefulness, and the harsh conditions faced by prisoners of war during this tumultuous time. The opening of the narrative recounts the author's enlistment in the Union army and his subsequent capture during a skirmish near Haymarket, Virginia. As he describes the chaotic circumstances leading to his imprisonment, he emphasizes the significant losses endured by his regiment and the unfortunate folly of his commanding officer. Prutsman vividly portrays the grim reality faced by him and his fellow prisoners, including the deprivation of basic necessities, the struggle for survival, and the disappointment of shattered hopes for rescue or exchange, setting the stage for a compelling exploration of life within the walls of Confederate prisons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons
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Category: Biographies
Category: History - American
Category: History - Warfare
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