Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War

FNH Audio presents an unabridged reading of "Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil

War". This collections of narratives all told by people who were actually part of the various adventures was first published in 1885 and was received very well by the public who caused it to have a further five reprints during the next few years.

Inside you'll hear about a number of famous escapades that took place during the Civil War, from a civilian with Unionist sympathies but living in the South, through to the unparalleled locomotive chase that inspired Buster Keaton's all time classic silent movie "The General".

You'll also hear stories of capture, escape, recapture and final breaks for freedom.

Then in the tradition of "The Great Escape" you be able to read about a tunnel to freedom that allowed 79 men to escape their enemy captors.

If you like true life adventures then this book is for you. Over 8 hours of story.

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The Fourth Massachusetts Cavalry in the Closing Scenes of the War for the Maintenace of the Union

Col. Arnold A. Rand of the Fourth

This MP3 audio book tells the story of Fourth Massachusetts Cavalry, a regiment that was formed duing the American Civil War. It's officers were almost all experienced men and the rank and file was likewise seeded with experience.The unit served with distinction throughout its existance.


The book comes in three sections. The first tells of the "Battle at High Bridge". The Fourth were dispatched to the bridge having been told the defences would be light or non existant. The truth however was somewhat different. Not only was it defended by infantry but also dug-in artillery in a strong position.

Major Atherton H. Stevens of the Fourth

The second section tells of the part "the Fourth" played in raising the Union flag in Richmond, as told by the wife of a southern general, Major-General George E. Pickett. As the Northern army closed in, the civilian and military occupants of Richmond began pulling out. The southern troops tried to fire the town. Into this malestrom rode "the Fourth".

The final part starts with president Lincoln entering Richmond and is escorted around by "the Fourth", and then follows the Fourth as they move onto Appomattox. There they meet and escort General Lee, through the lines and on to his home.

This book is available as a digital download that contains not only a reading of the entire book in MP3 format, but also contains a written copy of the book in PDF format.

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