Reminiscences Of A Prisoner Of War And His Escape (1915)

""Reminiscences Of A Prisoner Of War And His Escape"" is a memoir written by Daniel Avery Langworthy, originally published in 1915. The book details Langworthy's experiences as a prisoner of war during the American Civil War. Langworthy was a member of the 4th Iowa Cavalry and was captured by Confederate forces in 1864. He spent several months in various Confederate prisons, including the infamous Andersonville prison camp, before successfully escaping and making his way back to Union lines. The memoir provides a firsthand account of the conditions and treatment of prisoners in Confederate prisons during the war. Langworthy describes the lack of food, shelter, and medical care that prisoners faced, as well as the brutal treatment by guards. He also details the various attempts he and his fellow prisoners made to escape, and the consequences they faced when caught. Overall, ""Reminiscences Of A Prisoner Of War And His Escape"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the experiences of prisoners of war during the American Civil War. Langworthy's personal account provides insight into the conditions and treatment of prisoners, as well as the strategies and risks involved in attempting to escape.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.