The Bright Side of Prison Life by S. A. Swiggett
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| Author | Swiggett, S. A. (Samuel A.), 1834- |
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| LoC No. | ltf91011502 |
| Title |
The Bright Side of Prison Life Experience, In Prison and Out, of an Involuntary Soujouner in Rebellion |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. |
| Summary | "The Bright Side of Prison Life" by S. A. Swiggett is a memoir written in the late 19th century. This work recounts the author's personal experiences during his involuntary imprisonment as a Union soldier in the Confederate South. Through his narrative, Swiggett shares a series of incidents that paint a picture of life in captivity and the attempts to maintain a positive outlook despite the dire circumstances. The opening of the memoir details Swiggett’s life before the war, his enlistment, and eventual capture by Confederate forces. He provides a glimpse of his early life, including his marriage and military experiences leading to the war. The writing captures a sense of camaraderie among the soldiers, the chaos during battle, and an ironic humor that survives even amidst hardship. Swiggett's determination to find levity in grim situations begins to set the tone for the rest of the narrative, which will likely explore themes of resilience, survival, and the human spirit's ability to cope with adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives |
| Subject | Swiggett, S. A. (Samuel A.), 1834- |
| Subject | United States. Army. Iowa Infantry Regiment, 36th (1862-1865) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33035 |
| Release Date | Jun 30, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 83 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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