Narrative of Privations and Sufferings of United States Officers and Soldiers

Focusing on the harrowing experiences of U.S. officers and soldiers during captivity, this volume presents a detailed report from a commission of inquiry by the United States Sanitary Commission. It chronicles the privations and sufferings faced by military personnel as prisoners of war, highlighting the challenges and resilience of those involved. This reprint of the original 1864 edition preserves the historical significance and firsthand accounts of the time, providing valuable insights into the realities of wartime imprisonment.