Publisher's Synopsis
""Five Months in Rebeldom: Or Notes from the Diary of a Bull Run Prisoner, at Richmond (1862)"" is a memoir written by William Howard Merrell, an American soldier who was captured by Confederate forces during the American Civil War. The book is a detailed account of Merrell's experiences as a prisoner of war in Richmond, Virginia, and provides a firsthand look at the conditions and treatment of Union soldiers in Confederate prisons.Merrell's diary entries chronicle his capture at the First Battle of Bull Run, his imprisonment at Libby Prison, and his eventual release and return to Union lines. Throughout the book, he describes the daily life of prisoners, including their living conditions, rations, and interactions with Confederate guards and fellow prisoners.The book also includes Merrell's observations on the political and social climate of the Confederacy during the war, as well as his thoughts on the causes and consequences of the conflict. Overall, ""Five Months in Rebeldom"" provides a valuable historical account of the experiences of Union prisoners of war during the American Civil War.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.
