"Beyond the Lines; Or, A Yankee Prisoner Loose in Dixie" by John James Geer, is a gripping memoir that charts a Union officer's journey through the chaos of the Civil War after being captured at Shiloh. Thrust from Camp Dennison into the thick of battle, Captain Geer faces immediate peril, including witnessing the suffering of civilians, before encountering Confederate capture. Facing astonishment and threats from his captors, these early experiences set the stage for a dark tale of imprisonment, highlighting the bravery required for survival and Geer's unwavering determination to escape the horrors of war.
Beyond the Lines; Or, A Yankee Prisoner Loose in Dixie
By John James Geer
Captured on the battlefield, a Union officer recounts his desperate struggle for survival and freedom amidst the perils of a Confederate prison during the Civil War.
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