Relive a vivid Civil War survivor’s journey from captivity to homecoming.
This memoir follows a real soldier’s ordeal, endurance, and return after years of hardship, capture, and escape. This edition presents the true story as it unfolded, inviting readers to witness the grit, courage, and human moments that shaped one man’s life during the war. It blends personal battles with the larger sweep of history, offering a rare glimpse into the experiences behind the headlines.
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Excerpt from Billy and Dick: From Andersonville Prison to the White House
Billy seven gold medals of the seven prisons he had passed through, and asked Billy to promise to spend his life telling that story to the coming generations, which Billy has done.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes the reader on a harrowing journey through the American Civil War, offering a firsthand account of one soldierââ â¢s experiences as a prisoner of war. The author, a Union soldier, describes in vivid detail his capture and the brutal conditions he endured in Confederate prisons, particularly the infamous Andersonville. He recounts the deprivation, disease, and cruelty he witnessed, painting a stark picture of the human cost of war. His story is woven with poignant accounts of the friendships formed and the resilience shown in the face of unimaginable suffering. The book serves as a powerful testament to the enduring power of human spirit in the face of adversity, and the horrors of wartime captivity. It stands as a stark reminder of the importance of remembering the human cost of conflict, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331445425_0
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