In and Out of Rebel Prisons

This memoir recounts the harrowing experiences of Alonzo Cooper, a Union soldier captured and imprisoned during the American Civil War. Cooper offers vivid descriptions of life in Confederate prisons, detailing the harsh conditions, survival strategies, and the emotional and physical toll of captivity. His narrative captures both the grim reality of war and the resilience of the human spirit, providing a firsthand account of one of the most tumultuous periods in American history.