The True Story of Andersonville Prison
Enriched edition. Civil War Memories SeriesBy James Madison Page
Length6h 4m
About this audiobook
In "The True Story of Andersonville Prison," James Madison Page delivers a harrowing and meticulously researched account of one of the Civil War's most infamous prisons. Through a combination of vivid narrative and historical analysis, Page captures the desperate conditions faced by Union soldiers confined at Andersonville, illustrating the profound struggles for survival amid overcrowding, disease, and malnutrition. His literary style, characterized by evocative prose and a rigorous adherence to historical fact, situates the book within the broader context of Civil War literature, emphasizing the human cost of warfare and the moral complexities surrounding the treatment of prisoners. James Madison Page, a dedicated historian and novelist, draws upon extensive primary sources, including survivor testimonies and military records, to construct an authentic portrayal of the prison's notorious legacy. His passion for uncovering hidden histories is rooted in his own familial ties to Civil War veterans, which deeply informs his commitment to honoring their experiences. Page's background in both history and literature combines to create a compelling narrative that bridges the gap between academia and the general reader. Recommended for historians, students, and anyone interested in a gripping exploration of one of America's darkest chapters, "The True Story of Andersonville Prison" is not only a significant contribution to Civil War scholarship but also a poignant reminder of the resilience of the human spirit in the face of insurmountable adversity.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length6 hrs 4 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 9, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Preface
3PART I. Andersonville: The Prisoners and Their Keeper
4My First Soldiering
5A Sprint and a Capture
Show all chaptersShow less
6A Prisoner at Belle Isle
7From Belle Isle to Andersonville
8Daily Life at Andersonville
9"The Dead-Line" and the Death of "Poll Parrot"
10The Stanton Policy
11Execution of the Raiders
12The Mass Meeting of July Twentieth
13The Fate of a Traitor
14Billy Bowles Gives a Dinner in Baltimore
15PART II. Henry Wirz: The Man and His Trial
16The Facts of Wirz's Life
17The Accusations Against Wirz
18The Trial
19The Last Days of Wirz's Life
20Wirz's Attorney's Final Word
21The Great War Secretary
22Memorable Quotes
More from James Madison Page
The History of Andersonville PrisonJames Madison Page6h 7m$1 · $0.00
The True Story of Andersonville Prison: A Defense of Major Henry WirzJames Madison Page6h 6m$2 · $0.00
The True Story of Andersonville Prison (Annotated)James Madison Page6h 18m$2 · $0.00
Die wahre Geschichte des Andersonville-GefängnissesJames Madison Page6h 43m$3 · $0.00
The True Story of Andersonville PrisonJames Madison Page6h 3m$1 · $0.00
The True Story of Andersonville Prison: A Defense of Major Henry WirzJames Madison Page6h 3m$2 · $0.00
The True Story of Andersonville Prison: A Defense of Major Henry WirzJames Madison Page6h 4m$2 · $0.00
The Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North America (Annotated)Howard Irving Chapelle, Tappan Adney13h 10m$2 · $0.00
I've Been to the MountaintopMartin Luther King48m5.0 (1)$11 · $0.00
RevolutionariesSanjeev Sanyal11h 23m$29 · $0.00
We Crossed a Bridge and It TrembledWendy Pearlman6h$24 · $0.00
Unbroken Bonds of BattleJohnny Joey Jones8h 31m$8 · $0.00
The Daughter of AuschwitzTova Friedman, Malcolm Brabant7h 54m$26 · $0.00
Lily's PromiseLily Ebert, Dov Forman8h 54m$29 · $0.00
Saving My EnemyBob Welch9h 11m$20
On Democracies and Death CultsDouglas Murray10h 38m$29 · $0.00
Across the RiverKent Babb11h 40m$29 · $0.00
Balcony Over Jerusalem: A Middle East Memoir - Israel, Palestine and BeyondJohn Lyons12h 37m$33 · $0.00
The Fire Next TimeJames Baldwin2h 25m$15
EnduranceAlfred Lansing6h 1m$20
LES MISERABLES (Illustrated Edition)Victor Hugo66h 17m$1 · $0.00
BeyondStephen Walker15h 39m$33 · $0.00
The Antiquities of the Jews (Annotated)Flavius Josephus59h 14m$3 · $0.00
Kings and PawnsHoward Bryant10h 9m$29 · $0.00
No EscapeNury Turkel9h 30m$28 · $0.00
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Complete 6 Volume Edition)Edward Gibbon179h 45m$2 · $0.00
Jubal Stone: U.S. Marshal: Blood Trail To Hell: A Western Adventure NovelCasey Nash3h 42m$18 · $0.00
You may also like
Scapegoats of the Empire (Annotated)George Witton7h 16m$2 · $0.00
The True Story of Andersonville Prison: A Defense of Major Henry WirzJames Madison Page6h 6m$2 · $0.00
The True Story of Andersonville Prison: A Defense of Major Henry WirzJames Madison Page6h 4m$2 · $0.00
The Martyrdom of BelgiumDes lois et des coutumes de la guerre Belgium. Commission d'enquête sur la violation des règles du droit des gens, Gerard Cooreman1h$2 · $0.00
Secrets of the Streets: 10 Books of Captivating Prostitution TalesGeorge Bernard Shaw, George J. Kneeland, Fflorens Roberts, Robert O. Harland, Samuel Paynter Wilson, H. M. Lytle, Elizabeth W. Andrew, Katharine C. Bushnell57h 2m$2 · $0.00
Convict B 14R. K. Weekes9h 11m$2 · $0.00
The Nuremberg Trials: Complete Tribunal Proceedings (V. 11)nternational Military Tribunal29h 32m$2
Original GangsterFrank Lucas8h 3m$17
Scapegoats of the EmpireGeorge Witton7h 12m$1 · $0.00
The Truth About German AtrocitiesAnonymous1h 6m$2 · $0.00
Vietnam Veterans Against the War StatementJohn Kerry1h 54m$1 · $0.00
The History of Andersonville PrisonJames Madison Page6h 7m$1 · $0.00
In the Midst of Civilized EuropeJeffrey Veidlinger14h 45m$33 · $0.00
King RatJames Clavell15h 54m$23
The True Story of Andersonville Prison (Annotated)James Madison Page6h 18m$2 · $0.00
The Death of the LusitaniaPhoebe Amory1h 24m$10
Clemenceau, the Man and His TimeH. M. Hyndman10h 57m$1 · $0.00
The DesertersCharles Glass13h 11m$22
A Revision of the TreatyJohn Maynard Keynes4h 34m$4.60 · $0.00
The JungleUpton Sinclair13h 17m$23