Andersonville Diary, Escape, and List of Dead, with Name, Co., Regiment, Date of Death and No. Of Grave in Cemetry, The World At War

John L. Ransom

John L. Ransom (1843-1919) was an American author and Civil War veteran known for his compelling and detailed memoir, "Andersonville Diary." This diary provides a firsthand account of his experiences as a prisoner of war at the notorious Confederate prisoner-of-war camp, Andersonville, during the American Civil War. John L. Ransom's "Andersonville Diary" remains an essential source for historians and researchers studying the Civil War and the experiences of prisoners of war. His firsthand account provides a chilling and detailed look into the suffering and survival of Union prisoners held in the Confederate prison camp of Andersonville during the war.