The Capture, The Prison Pen, And The Escape, Giving A Complete History Of Prison Life In The South. Glazier, Willard W. Collectibles Room

The Capture, the Prison Pen, and the Escape, Giving a Complete History of Prison Life in the South. By Willard W. Glazier and printed in Hartford, Connecticut by H.E. Goodwin. 1869, 400 pp, 7.5” x 5”, 8vo, hardcover decorative red cloth. In good condition, with rubbing and discoloration to exterior. Light exterior wear including light loss to head of spine, primarily along edges and corners. Hinges remain in good condition and text block remains bound well. Includes a small assortment of black-and-white illustrations throughout, along with an appendix comprising of many Libby Prison prisoners. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce piece by Willard W. Glazier, a reserve captain of the New York Volunteer Calvary. Captured during the war, he endured numerous prison experiences and multiple escape attempts, before finally escaping from Confederate custody in Sylvania, Georgia. COLU1869ABCX