# Capture and Escape: A Narrative of Army and Prison Life

**Author:** John Kellogg
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**Added:** 10.07.2026
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## Description

Step into the harrowing realities of the American Civil War with John Azor Kellogg's compelling memoir. As a captain in the Union Army's renowned Iron Brigade, Kellogg’s service takes an unforeseen turn when he is captured during the brutal Battle of the Wilderness. This gripping narrative recounts his arduous journey through multiple Confederate prison camps, from the squalor of Lynchburg and Danville to the desolate confines of Macon and Charleston. Witness his unyielding spirit as he orchestrates daring escape attempts, including a desperate leap from a moving train and meticulous tunneling efforts, all while enduring the deprivations of captivity. Beyond the prison walls, follow Kellogg’s perilous odyssey as a fugitive, navigating hostile Southern territory with ingenuity and courage, often aided by the quiet heroism of enslaved people. This firsthand account offers a vivid, personal glimpse into the profound human cost of war, the unbreakable will to survive, and the enduring quest for freedom against impossible odds.