They Have Left Us Here to Die : The Civil War Prison Diary of Sgt. Lyle G. Adair, 111th U.S. Colored Infantry

Kent State University Press

Discover a profound historical perspective with They Have Left Us Here to Die, the meticulously documented diary of Sergeant Lyle G. Adair. Serving with the 111th U.S. Colored Infantry during the American Civil War, Adair provides a rare and harrowing first-hand account of life within a Confederate prison camp. This scholarly edition, edited by Glenn Robins, offers essential insight into the experiences of African American soldiers and the brutal realities of captivity during one of America's most transformative conflicts. Featuring detailed editorial notes, this hardback book serves as an invaluable resource for students, historians, and anyone interested in Civil War literature and military history. Through Adair's vivid entries, readers gain a deeper understanding of the courage and endurance displayed by soldiers who fought for their freedom and their nation. This publication by Kent State University Press captures a critical narrative that has long been sidelined in mainstream Civil War records. Product summary: A historical hardback memoir featuring the Civil War prison diary of Sgt. Lyle G. Adair, 111th U.S. Colored Infantry, edited by Glenn Robins.