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Escape From The Confederacy

Escape From The Confederacy

Benjamin F. Hasson 1 Episodes Aug 27, 2026

Benjamin F. Hasson, a Union officer captured during the American Civil War, recounts his daring escape from a prison train bound for Andersonville. The narrative highlights his resourcefulness and provides insight into the lives of Southern blacks, both enslaved and free. This oral version omits the final section listing his regiment's captured men and their fates.

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Co. Aytch,' Maury Grays, First Tennessee Regiment or, A Side Show of the Big Show-Sam R. Watkins
Co. Aytch,' Maury Grays, First Tennessee Regiment or, A Side Show of the Big Show-Sam R. Watkins Aug 27, 2026 29033 Benjamin F Hasson was a Union officer in the Civil War of the United States. After being captured by the Confederacy, he escaped from a prison train taking prisoners to the infamous Andersonville prison. The short book points up Hasson’s ingenuity in overcoming obstacles to his flight to Union lines but also shows an insight into the lives of Southern blacks, both slave and free. This oral version
Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison Trial and Execution-United States Army Staff Judge Advocate
Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison Trial and Execution-United States Army Staff Judge Advocate Aug 26, 2026 31793 Benjamin F Hasson was a Union officer in the Civil War of the United States. After being captured by the Confederacy, he escaped from a prison train taking prisoners to the infamous Andersonville prison. The short book points up Hasson’s ingenuity in overcoming obstacles to his flight to Union lines but also shows an insight into the lives of Southern blacks, both slave and free. This oral version
Up From Slavery An Autobiography (version 2)-Booker T. Washington
Up From Slavery An Autobiography (version 2)-Booker T. Washington Aug 25, 2026 26565 Benjamin F Hasson was a Union officer in the Civil War of the United States. After being captured by the Confederacy, he escaped from a prison train taking prisoners to the infamous Andersonville prison. The short book points up Hasson’s ingenuity in overcoming obstacles to his flight to Union lines but also shows an insight into the lives of Southern blacks, both slave and free. This oral version
Voice From The Main Deck-Samuel Leech
Voice From The Main Deck-Samuel Leech Aug 24, 2026 24603 Benjamin F Hasson was a Union officer in the Civil War of the United States. After being captured by the Confederacy, he escaped from a prison train taking prisoners to the infamous Andersonville prison. The short book points up Hasson’s ingenuity in overcoming obstacles to his flight to Union lines but also shows an insight into the lives of Southern blacks, both slave and free. This oral version
War-Pierre Loti
War-Pierre Loti Aug 23, 2026 19419 Benjamin F Hasson was a Union officer in the Civil War of the United States. After being captured by the Confederacy, he escaped from a prison train taking prisoners to the infamous Andersonville prison. The short book points up Hasson’s ingenuity in overcoming obstacles to his flight to Union lines but also shows an insight into the lives of Southern blacks, both slave and free. This oral version
Tales Of The Trail; Short Stories Of Western Life-Henry Inman
Tales Of The Trail; Short Stories Of Western Life-Henry Inman Aug 22, 2026 21974 Benjamin F Hasson was a Union officer in the Civil War of the United States. After being captured by the Confederacy, he escaped from a prison train taking prisoners to the infamous Andersonville prison. The short book points up Hasson’s ingenuity in overcoming obstacles to his flight to Union lines but also shows an insight into the lives of Southern blacks, both slave and free. This oral version
Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi-William C. Everhart
Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi-William C. Everhart Aug 21, 2026 6056 Benjamin F Hasson was a Union officer in the Civil War of the United States. After being captured by the Confederacy, he escaped from a prison train taking prisoners to the infamous Andersonville prison. The short book points up Hasson’s ingenuity in overcoming obstacles to his flight to Union lines but also shows an insight into the lives of Southern blacks, both slave and free. This oral version
Burial of the Guns-Thomas Nelson Page
Burial of the Guns-Thomas Nelson Page Aug 20, 2026 21141 Benjamin F Hasson was a Union officer in the Civil War of the United States. After being captured by the Confederacy, he escaped from a prison train taking prisoners to the infamous Andersonville prison. The short book points up Hasson’s ingenuity in overcoming obstacles to his flight to Union lines but also shows an insight into the lives of Southern blacks, both slave and free. This oral version
Four Weeks in the Trenches-Fritz Kreisler
Four Weeks in the Trenches-Fritz Kreisler Aug 20, 2026 4568 Benjamin F Hasson was a Union officer in the Civil War of the United States. After being captured by the Confederacy, he escaped from a prison train taking prisoners to the infamous Andersonville prison. The short book points up Hasson’s ingenuity in overcoming obstacles to his flight to Union lines but also shows an insight into the lives of Southern blacks, both slave and free. This oral version
Three Times and Out-Nellie McClung
Three Times and Out-Nellie McClung Aug 18, 2026 25512 Benjamin F Hasson was a Union officer in the Civil War of the United States. After being captured by the Confederacy, he escaped from a prison train taking prisoners to the infamous Andersonville prison. The short book points up Hasson’s ingenuity in overcoming obstacles to his flight to Union lines but also shows an insight into the lives of Southern blacks, both slave and free. This oral version
South African Memories-Lady Sarah Wilson
South African Memories-Lady Sarah Wilson Aug 17, 2026 29114 Benjamin F Hasson was a Union officer in the Civil War of the United States. After being captured by the Confederacy, he escaped from a prison train taking prisoners to the infamous Andersonville prison. The short book points up Hasson’s ingenuity in overcoming obstacles to his flight to Union lines but also shows an insight into the lives of Southern blacks, both slave and free. This oral version
Notes of a Camp Follower on the Western Front-E. W. Hornung
Notes of a Camp Follower on the Western Front-E. W. Hornung Aug 16, 2026 20035 Benjamin F Hasson was a Union officer in the Civil War of the United States. After being captured by the Confederacy, he escaped from a prison train taking prisoners to the infamous Andersonville prison. The short book points up Hasson’s ingenuity in overcoming obstacles to his flight to Union lines but also shows an insight into the lives of Southern blacks, both slave and free. This oral version

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