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Auction #126 begins on 25 Sep 2025

Geer (Captain J.J.)

BEYOND THE LINES

A Yankee Prisoner Loose in Dixie

Published: J.W. Daughaday, Philadelphia, 1863

Edition: 1st

Reserve: $75

Approximately:

Estimate: $100+

Bidding opens: 25 Sep 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 2 Oct 16:30 GMT

Ships from: United States

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Geer (Captain J.J.)

285 pages.  Hardback.  1st Edition.  Frontispiece. Cloth covered board. Other than wear at the top and bottom of spine, the cover remains undamaged, though fading and darkened from age.  Pages have foxing throughout.  Frontispiece has become loose, otherwise the binding remains tight.  Published 1863.

BEYOND THE LINES
A Yankee Prisoner Loose in Dixie.

The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; was a civil war in the United States between the Union ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), which was formed in 1861 by states that had seceded from the Union. 

A gripping personal narrative from the heart of the American Civil War. John James Geer recounts his experiences as a prisoner of war, thrust into the unfamiliar landscape of the Confederacy. This firsthand account provides a unique perspective on the conflict, detailing the trials and tribulations of a Union soldier behind enemy lines.

Geer's story is a valuable contribution to military history, offering insights into the daily realities faced by prisoners on both sides of the war. His narrative vividly portrays the stark contrasts between "Yankee" and "Dixie," offering a poignant glimpse into a nation divided. This publication ensures that Geer's compelling voice continues to resonate, providing readers with an enduring connection to the human drama of the Civil War. It is an essential read for anyone interested in American history, the Civil War period, and the personal stories that shaped the nation.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 18cm x 13cm x 3cm


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