Capture and Escape: A Narrative of Army and Prison Life

"Capture and Escape: A Narrative of Army and Prison Life" by John Azor Kellogg is a true story that tells of a Union Army captain's journey through being captured in the Civil War and the hardships he faced in Confederate prisons. The book explores ideas like courage, staying alive, and the bonds between soldiers as it shows what it was like to be a prisoner during this intense time, the story starts by setting the stage for the events that lead to his capture, showing the excitement of Union soldiers before a fight by the Rapidan River and introducing important characters. Kellogg’s story quickly moves to the disorder of battle, where Kellogg is hurt and captured, followed by his journey through Confederate lands to Lynchburg; the story previews the cruel prison system, and the plans made to escape.