An Account of the Escape of Six Federal Soldiers from Prison at Danville, Va.
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| Author | Newlin, W. H. (William Henry) |
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| Title | An Account of the Escape of Six Federal Soldiers from Prison at Danville, Va. |
| Note | The other escaping prisoners were L.B. Smith, 4th Mich. Cav.; W. Sutherland, 16th U.S. Inf.; W.C. Trippe, 16th U.S. Inf.; J.F. Wood, 26th Ohio Inf.; R.G. Taylor, 2d Mass. Cav. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "An Account of the Escape of Six Federal Soldiers from Prison at Danville, Va." by W. H. Newlin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative details the experiences of six soldiers who escaped from a Confederate prison and made a harrowing journey through enemy territory to reach Union lines during the winter of 1863-64. The book captures the dangers faced by the soldiers, the strategies they employed, and their reflections on freedom and survival during a tumultuous period in American history. The opening of the book establishes the context of the soldiers' capture and subsequent imprisonment, highlighting their resolve to escape and stay united despite the hardships. Newlin shares his personal experiences of imprisonment at Danville, the grave concerns for their companions who did not escape, and the plans laid to endeavor a flight under the cover of night. The text effectively sets the stage for the unfolding adventure, describing the conditions of their confinement, the encounters with both friendly locals and potential threats, and the camaraderie among the soldiers as they strategize their escape. This initial portion engages the reader with a vivid portrayal of courage under duress, setting a compelling tone for the adventure to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives |
| Subject | Prisoner-of-war escapes |
| Subject | Danville Prison |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50970 |
| Release Date | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 60 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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