Libby Life

Libby Life: Experiences Of A Prisoner Of War In Richmond, Virginia, 1863-64 is a book written by Federico Fernandez Cavada, originally published in 1864. The book provides a firsthand account of the author's experiences as a prisoner of war at the notorious Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia during the American Civil War. Cavada was a Spanish-born officer in the Union Army who was captured in battle and held at Libby Prison for several months. In the book, Cavada describes the conditions of the prison, including the overcrowded and unsanitary living quarters, lack of food and medical care, and mistreatment by prison guards. He also details his interactions with other prisoners, including fellow Union soldiers, Confederate sympathizers, and even a group of British officers. Cavada's account provides a unique perspective on the Civil War and the experiences of prisoners of war during this tumultuous period in American history. The book is considered an important historical document and has been widely studied by scholars and historians.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some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.