In and Out of Rebel Prisons

In and Out of Rebel Prisons by Lieut. A. Cooper is a vivid Civil War memoir that escorts listeners through the author’s capture, imprisonment, daring escape, and long trek through the Confederacy. Cooper—an officer in the 12th New York Cavalry—records life inside Southern prison pens, offering first‑hand observations on Andersonville, Libby, Belle Isle, Florence, Salisbury, Danville, Macon, Savannah and Charleston while contrasting the officer experience with that of enlisted men. Part personal testimony, part historical snapshot, the book blends military history and prison narrative to illuminate the daily realities, hardships, and unexpected acts of comradeship that shaped captivity under Confederate authority. Cooper writes without sensationalism, emphasizing resilience, moral complexity, and the small mercies that sustained prisoners. His dedication to Captain Robert B. Hock and the account of a 300‑mile tramp after escape add human warmth and dramatic momentum without resorting to lurid detail. Ideal for listeners who enjoy Civil War history, military memoirs, and prisoner‑of‑war accounts, this audiobook offers an indispensable perspective on captivity and survival during America’s great conflict—direct, reflective, and historically rich.