John L. Ransom has 2 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 2 narrators. The most-rated is Andersonville Diary.

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Andersonville Diary

Summary

John L. Ransom was taken prisoner in 1863 when his regiment was split into two smaller forces in East Tennessee. He was placed into Andersonville Prison, formerly known as Camp Sumter. Ransom wrote a journal, published in 1881, on his experiences in the camp. Andersonville was the worst of Confederate prison camps, where hundreds of prisoners died daily. His diary reveals the agony of his day-to-day struggle in the camp: the lack of tents and wood, prisoner exchanges, the food, and the sick and dying prisoners. Ransom’s diary is important as it provides information on the notorious Andersonville prison camp that may not have been known otherwise.

Public Domain (P)2020 Museum Audiobooks

Narrator: James Keller
Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
Available on Audible
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Andersonville Diary

Summary

Almost 10 times as many men died in the Civil War prison camps of the North and South as were killed at the Battle of Gettysburg. One such camp was Andersonville, where Union soldiers like Brigade Quartermaster John L. Ransom of the Ninth Michigan Cavalry, were subjected to hunger, disease, cruelty, and despair. Captured in November 1863, Ransom kept his spirits and courage up enough to survive and record this compelling true account of his experiences.

Public Domain (P)1999 Recorded Books

Narrator: Adrian Cronauer
Category: History, Military
Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins
Available on Audible