Lights and Shadows in Confederate Prisons (eBook)

A Personal Experience, 1864-5

Homer B. Sprague (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
90 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654735846-6 (EAN)

Infos

In 'Lights and Shadows in Confederate Prisons,' Homer B. Sprague provides a chilling and insightful account of the experiences of Union soldiers imprisoned in Confederate prison camps during the Civil War. Through vivid and detailed narratives, Sprague highlights the harsh conditions, starvation, disease, and abuse faced by prisoners. Written in a straightforward and journalistic style, the book captures the brutality of war and the resilience of the human spirit amidst adversity. The literary context of the book lies in its contribution to the understanding of the Civil War era and the impact of war on individuals. Sprague's firsthand observations and meticulous research enrich the historical narrative with personal accounts of suffering and survival. Homer B. Sprague, a journalist and historian who served as a Union officer during the Civil War, was driven to write this book to shed light on the often overlooked experiences of prisoners of war. His dedication to documenting the truth and preserving the memory of those who suffered in Confederate prisons is evident throughout the pages of this important work. I highly recommend 'Lights and Shadows in Confederate Prisons' to readers interested in Civil War history, military history, and the human experience in times of conflict.

Autor

Homer B. Sprague (1829–1918) was an American educator, soldier, and author who provided vivid recounted experiences of the Civil War through his noteworthy publication 'Lights and Shadows in Confederate Prisons', a detailed narrative of his time as a Union prisoner of war. As a captain in the 13th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, Sprague was captured in 1863 and detained in various Confederate prisons, an ordeal which furnished the material for his literary work. His account serves as an important historical document, shedding light on the conditions and treatment of soldiers in captivity during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. His writing is characterized by a blend of poignant reflection and meticulous attention to detail, which has bestowed upon his work a reputation for both emotional depth and historical accuracy. Sprague's book is frequently cited by scholars studying the personal experiences of Civil War soldiers and is considered a valuable addition to the literature on American history. Post-war, he returned to academia, leading a career that included presidencies at multiple colleges. Sprague's contributions extend beyond his war memoirs; he was also instrumental in shaping educational practices and wrote on various topics related to teaching and learning.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 1861-1865 • American Civil War narratives • American conflict narratives • American history 19th century • antebellum era United States • Civil War • civil war memoir • Civil War Memoirs • Civil War prisoner diaries • Confederate prisons history • Confinement reflections • historical non-fiction • History • Homer B. Sprague writings • Human resilience portrayal • military prisons Civil War • Personal testimony accounts • prisoner of war accounts • Prisoners and prisons • Soldier memoirs • Southern history books • survival literature • union prisoner • United States • War imprisonment experiences