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Lights and Shadows in Confederate Prisons: A Personal Experience, 1864-5 Kindle Edition

by Homer B. Sprague (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 37 ratings
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In 'Lights and Shadows in Confederate Prisons' by Homer B. Sprague, the author provides a firsthand account of the harsh conditions faced by Union soldiers in Confederate prisons during the Civil War. Sprague's writing style is detailed and poignant, vividly describing the brutality and suffering endured by prisoners of war. This book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a dark chapter in American history, serving as a reminder of the human cost of war and the resilience of the human spirit. Sprague's narrative is both informative and emotionally moving, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in Civil War history and the personal stories of those who lived through it. Despite being a harrowing account, Sprague's writing also captures moments of hope and camaraderie among the prisoners, adding depth and complexity to his portrayal of this challenging period in American history.
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  1. Print length
    72 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publisher
    Good Press
  5. Publication date
    December 17, 2019
  6. File size
    1450 KB
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    Enabled
  8. Word Wise
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B082VJTPN7
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Good Press (December 17, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 17, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1450 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 72 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0863RJY8Q
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 37 ratings

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History Buff
5.0 out of 5 stars Great prison memoir
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2020
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Sprague kept a diary that helped him write this book. Great details of events and officers and some soldiers. He suffered with his comrades but also led them as an officer. His family should be proud of his successes in life after the war. He wrote several books. Libby. Danville. Salisbury prisons discussed.
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karen sollmer
4.0 out of 5 stars A true life book.
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2013
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Interesting and very informative on the horrors of warfare and prison camps of the civil war. Inspiring and a good read.
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DENNIS ODANIEL
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2016
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Very interesting
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Maggie May
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Insightful
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2015
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Intelligent, well written, insightful and balanced. This book details the experiences of union officers held as prisoners of war and briefly touches on the plight of the enlisted men.
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An Honest Reviewer
5.0 out of 5 stars It was free!
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2014
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I just love these older out of print republished books during the civil war. They make great light reading and they are free
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curvey landry
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Wartime Diary
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2013
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Always interested in personal diaries and written experiences of this era. One of the better ones that I have read.
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Debra Uerling
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2016
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Great reading!
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nom de plume
4.0 out of 5 stars good book
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2012
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an excellent book that does a very good job in relating the experiences of this point in time. good book
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ALLIE GRAHAM
1.0 out of 5 stars One Star
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2016
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boring
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Alex McCall
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read.
Reviewed in Australia on September 4, 2015
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Wonderful, how great it is to actually 'hear' what someone who fought in the war actually had to say.
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