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Camps And Prisons: Twenty Months In The Department Of The Gulf (1865)

Camps And Prisons: Twenty Months In The Department Of The Gulf (1865)

Duganne, A. J. H.

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Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1163916285
ISBN13: 9781163916285
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 434
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Camps and Prisons: Twenty Months in the Department of the Gulf (1865) is a historical memoir written by A. J. H. Duganne. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experiences during the American Civil War, specifically his time spent in the Department of the Gulf. Duganne was a journalist and poet who joined the Union Army in 1863 as a correspondent for the New York Tribune. He was assigned to the Department of the Gulf, which encompassed the states of Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Alabama. During his time there, he witnessed the aftermath of the Battle of Port Hudson, the siege of Mobile, and the fall of New Orleans.The memoir provides a detailed account of the conditions in the various camps and prisons that Duganne encountered during his time in the Department of the Gulf. He describes the harsh living conditions, inadequate food and medical care, and the mistreatment of prisoners by their captors. He also discusses the experiences of African American soldiers and civilians during the war.In addition to his observations on the war and its impact on the people of the Gulf, Duganne includes his own poetry in the book. These poems reflect his experiences and emotions during his time in the war.Overall, Camps and Prisons: Twenty Months in the Department of the Gulf (1865) is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the experiences of soldiers and civilians during the American Civil War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the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.

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