Martyria

This powerful memoir chronicles the author's experiences as a Union prisoner of war at the notorious Andersonville prison during the Civil War. Hamlin vividly describes the harsh conditions, brutal treatment, and agonizing deaths that he and his fellow inmates endured during their confinement. With its unflinching realism and poignant insights into the human cost of war, Martyria is a haunting reminder of one of America's darkest periods.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.