Seven Months a Prisoner; or, Thirty-six Days in the Woods. Giving the Personal Experience of Prison Life in Gordonsville [and Other Places] … and Two Escapes, the Last Successful, From Columbia to Knoxville, Over a Distance of Four Hundred Miles

"Seven Months a Prisoner; or, Thirty-six Days in the Woods" recounts the harrowing experiences of J.V. Hadley as a prisoner during the American Civil War. This gripping narrative details his time in Confederate prisons in Gordonsville and elsewhere, offering a personal perspective on the harsh realities of captivity. Hadley's memoir vividly portrays the daily struggles, the ever-present threat of disease and starvation, and the psychological toll of imprisonment.

The book also chronicles Hadley's daring attempts to escape, culminating in a successful flight from Columbia to Knoxville, a perilous journey of four hundred miles through enemy territory. His detailed account provides valuable insights into the strategies, risks, and resourcefulness required for survival and evasion during wartime. This firsthand account is an important historical document, shedding light on the experiences of Civil War prisoners and the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity.

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