The Greatest Escape: A True American Civil War Adventure tells the story of the largest prison breakout in U.S. history. It took place during the Civil War, when more than 1200 Yankee officers were jammed into Libby, a special prison considered escape-proof, in the Confederate capitol of Richmond, Virginia.
A small group of men, obsessed with escape, mapped out an elaborate plan and one
cold and clear night, 109 men dug their way to freedom. Freezing, starving, clad in
rags, they had to still travel 40 miles to Yankee lines and safety. They were pursued
by all the white people in the area, but every Black person they encountered was their
friend. In every instance, slaves risked their lives to help these Yankees, and their
journey was aided by a female-led Union spy network.
Since all the escapees were officers, they all could read and write well. Over 50 of
them would publish riveting accounts of their adventures. This is the first book to
weave together these contemporary accounts into a true-to-life narrative. Much like a
Ken Burns documentary, this book uses the actual words the prisoners recorded more
than 150 years ago, as found in their many diaries and journals.
This book title, The Greatest Escape (A True American Civil War Adventure), ISBN: 9781493051823, by Douglas Miller, published by Lyons Press (September 1, 2020) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
Unlike Amazon and other retailers who may also offer The Greatest Escape (A True American Civil War Adventure) books on their website, we specialize in large quantities and provide personal service, from trusted, experienced, friendly people in Portland, Oregon. We offer a Price Match Guarantee, and QuickQuote form, to make purchasing quick and easy.
Prefer to work with a human being when you order The Greatest Escape (A True American Civil War Adventure) books in bulk? Our Book Specialists are standing by Monday-Friday 8-5 PST, ready to help!
