The Horrors of Andersonville Rebel Prison (1891)

The Horrors of Andersonville Rebel Prison is a historical account written by Norton Parker Chipman in 1891. The book details the atrocities committed against Union soldiers who were held captive at the Confederate prison camp in Andersonville, Georgia during the American Civil War. Chipman, who served as a judge advocate in the Union Army, provides a vivid and harrowing description of the conditions at Andersonville, including overcrowding, lack of sanitation, and disease. He also documents the cruel treatment of prisoners by the Confederate guards, including beatings, starvation, and exposure to the elements. The book includes firsthand accounts from former prisoners, as well as official reports and documents from the War Department. Chipman also discusses the aftermath of Andersonville, including the trial and execution of the prison's commander, Henry Wirz. Overall, The Horrors of Andersonville Rebel Prison is a powerful and important historical document that sheds light on one of the darkest chapters of the Civil War. It serves as a reminder of the human cost of war and the need to treat prisoners of war with humanity and compassion.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.