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'Anyone researching Andersonville should read this very well written book to learn the whole truth about what happened.' - Saber and Scroll After the American Civil War, Major Wirz was tried by a military tribunal, found guilty of "war crimes" and hanged. Forty years later, in... Read Full Overview

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During the Civil War, James Madison Page was a prisoner in different places in the South. Seven months of that time was spent at Andersonville. While there he became well acquainted with Major Wirz, or Captain Wirz, as he then ranked.

Page takes the stand that Captain Wirz... Read Full Overview

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

An account of life in Andersonville Prison during the American Civil War from 2nd Lieutenant, James Madison Page of the 6th Michigan Cavalry.

""The True Story of Andersonville Prison: A Defense of Major Henry Wirz"" is a historical book written by James Madison Page and first published in 1908. The book provides a detailed account of the infamous Andersonville Prison during the American Civil War and offers a defense... Read Full Overview

The True Story of Andersonville Prison: A Defense of Major Henry Wirz is a historical non-fiction book written in 1908 by James Madison Page. The book is an account of the infamous Andersonville Prison during the American Civil War, which was operated by the Confederate Army... Read Full Overview

""The True Story of Andersonville Prison: A Defense of Major Henry Wirz"" is a historical account written by James Madison Page and published in 1908. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the notorious Andersonville Prison during the American Civil War and defends the actions... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe... Read Full Overview