Andersonville: A Story of Rebel Military Prisons — Volume 2

"Andersonville: A Story of Rebel Military Prisons — Volume 2" by John McElroy is a late 19th-century historical narrative that reveals the horrible incidents endured by Union soldiers imprisoned at Andersonville, Georgia, during the Civil War. It paints a stark image of the prison's deplorable state, the widespread pain, and the personal stories of inmates, highlighting the Confederate's prison system's inhumane conditions and failures. The story starts with the depressing arrival of prisoners from the battle of Oolustee, explaining their capture and the military loss they signify. The book unveils the current prisoners' struggles as they face abuse and neglect, introducing figures like Major Albert Bogle, a Black officer facing prejudice, and outlines the chaotic and desperate atmosphere within the prison as new soldiers fight to stay alive amid starvation and constant danger.