Publisher's Synopsis
""Five Months in Rebeldom: Or Notes from the Diary of a Bull Run Prisoner, at Richmond"" is a memoir written by William Howard Merrell in 1862. The book details the author's experiences as a prisoner of war during the American Civil War. Merrell was captured by Confederate soldiers during the First Battle of Bull Run and was taken to Richmond, Virginia, where he spent five months in various prisons. Merrell's diary entries provide a firsthand account of the conditions he and other Union soldiers endured during their imprisonment. He describes the lack of food, clothing, and medical care, as well as the harsh treatment from Confederate guards. Merrell also reflects on the psychological toll of imprisonment, including the fear and uncertainty that he and his fellow prisoners faced. The book offers a unique perspective on the Civil War, as it is written by a soldier who experienced the conflict from a different angle. Merrell's writing is candid and often emotional, providing readers with a glimpse into the daily struggles of a prisoner of war. ""Five Months in Rebeldom"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the realities of the Civil War and the experiences of those who fought in it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.
