"Andersonville: A Story of Rebel Military Prisons — Volume 4" by John McElroy is a late 19th-century historical narrative that recounts the harrowing experiences of Union soldiers held captive in Confederate prisons during the American Civil War, spotlighting Sergeant Leroy L. Key’s resilience. Key's odyssey through the infamous Andersonville prison depicts the relentless fight to survive, acts of bravery, and the burning desire for freedom against overwhelming odds. Key's recollection of life inside Andersonville prison includes the execution of fellow prisoners, his decision to seek parole, and his perilous escapes. Readers witness his evasion of guards and bloodhounds, his desperate measures to relieve hunger, and encounters with helpful and hostile individuals, painting a stark view of survival and the struggle for hope during a dark chapter in American history.
Andersonville: A Story of Rebel Military Prisons — Volume 4
By John McElroy
Imprisoned during the Civil War, a Union sergeant's courage is tested as he makes daring escapes to find freedom from a brutal Confederate prison.
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About the AuthorJohn McElroy may refer to:John McElroy (author) (1846–1929), American printer, newspaper publisher, soldier, journalist and author
John McElroy (Canada), Royal Canadian Air Force pilot, veteran of World War II, Mahal (Israel) in the 1948 Arab–Israeli War
John McElroy (Jesuit) (1782–1877), Jesuit priest
John McElroy (producer), audiobook producer, see 1998 Grammy Awards
John McElroy (blogger), Autoline Detroit blogger
John McElroy may refer to:John McElroy (author) (1846–1929), American printer, newspaper publisher, soldier, journalist and author John McElroy (Canada), Royal Canadian Air Force pilot, veteran of World War II, Mahal (Israel) in the 1948 Arab–Israeli War John McElroy (Jesuit) (1782–1877), Jesuit priest John McElroy (producer), audiobook producer, see 1998 Grammy Awards John McElroy (blogger), Autoline Detroit blogger
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