Sketches in Prison Camps: A Continuation of Sketches of the War

"Sketches in Prison Camps: A Continuation of Sketches of the War" by Charles C. Nott is a compelling historical recollection from the Civil War era. It illustrates the experiences of Union soldiers, specifically focusing on the challenges of transport and life within prison camps. Through the author's perspective as a colonel, the book highlights the bonds of friendship, the difficulties faced, and the intricacies of military service. Readers are introduced to the colonel's experience when he takes leadership of a regiment aboard a transport ship sailing to New Orleans. The journey encompasses the soldiers' shifting moods from excitement to anxiety combined with the physical realities of cramped shipboard conditions. The narrative recreates the atmosphere aboard the ship as soldiers are assigned duties, struggle with seasickness, and eagerly await suitable weather, setting the stage for a story of military existence and personal perseverance during the Civil War.