An Account of the Escape of Six Federal Soldiers from Prison at Danville, Va.

"An Account of the Escape of Six Federal Soldiers from Prison at Danville, Va." by W. H. Newlin is a gripping story based in the winter of 1863-64, about six Union soldiers captured by the Confederacy, imprisoned, and their perilous journey to escape. The story recounts their life as prisoners, their daring escape, and the many risks and hardships they faced as they traveled through enemy territory to gain their freedom. With great attention to detail, the author focuses on the conditions of their imprisonment, the ingenuity they used to strategize their escape, and their reliance on each other. The soldiers' determination to risk it all and their experiences along the way makes this a powerful and unforgettable tale within a tumultuous period in US history.