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1881

John Ransom's Diary: Andersonville


John Ransom - 1881
    Here thirteen thousand wretched Union prisoners died within barely fourteen months, from starvation, scurvy, and other diseases that spread through the camp. There was little shelter but makeshift tents; little in the way of blankets, warm clothing, or even shoes; and a scarcity of food and fresh water. Often they were forced to sleep on the muddy ground in very crowded conditions. While the deplorable conditions bear witness to man's inhumanity to man, they also are witness to one man's undaunted spirit to survive to tell the dreadful tale--and tell it he did.

Real Pen Work Self-Instructor in Penmanship


Real Pen Work - 1881
    Breaks down the letters in a pointed pen style, with an added section on the back for flourishes, birds, animals, etc. as well as a few broad nib styles.See URL for free copy.