What I Saw In Dixie: Or Sixteen Months In Rebel Prisons (1868)

""What I Saw In Dixie: Or Sixteen Months In Rebel Prisons"" is a memoir written by Samuel Hawkins Marshall Byers in 1868. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of Byers' experiences as a prisoner of war during the American Civil War. Byers was a Union soldier who was captured by Confederate forces and spent sixteen months in various rebel prisons, including Andersonville, Florence, and Charleston. In the book, Byers 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 these hardships, Byers maintains a sense of humor and optimism, and his memoir is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. ""What I Saw In Dixie"" is an important historical document that provides a firsthand account of the horrors of Civil War prison camps. It is also a compelling story of survival and perseverance that will resonate with readers today.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.