Seven Months A Prisoner (1898)

Seven Months A Prisoner is a memoir written by John Vestal Hadley, originally published in 1898. The book recounts Hadley's experience as a prisoner of war during the American Civil War. Hadley served as a private in the Union Army and was captured by Confederate forces in 1864. He spent seven months in various Confederate prisons, including Andersonville, one of the most notorious and inhumane prison camps of the war.In the book, Hadley describes the harsh conditions he and his fellow prisoners endured, including overcrowding, lack of food and water, and disease. He also recounts the brutal treatment they received from their captors, including beatings and torture. Despite the hardships, Hadley maintains a sense of humor and optimism throughout his ordeal.Seven Months A Prisoner provides a firsthand account of the horrors of Civil War prison camps and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of extreme adversity. The book remains a valuable historical document and a testament to the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides of the conflict.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and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.