Fourteen Months in American Bastiles

Francis Key Howard (1826 - 1872)

Francis Key Howard recounts in this book his life as a political prisoner of the United States. He points out that he was held captive at the same location where his grandfather was inspired to write the national anthem about the "land of the free," which makes a very stunning contrast. The sufferings that were imposed on him by the Union forces had the effect of solidifying his determination to resist unjust governmental dictates. (Introduction by Katie Riley)

Genre(s): War & Military, Memoirs, Modern (19th C)

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 00 0 - Preface Katie Riley
00:08:43
Play 01 1 - Fort McHenry Katie Riley
00:08:36
Play 02 2 - Fortress Monroe Katie Riley
00:13:03
Play 03 3 - Fort LaFayette Part 1 Katie Riley
00:36:44
Play 04 4 - Fort LaFayette Part 2 Katie Riley
00:32:26
Play 05 5 - The Steamboat "State of Maine" Katie Riley
00:12:53
Play 06 6 - Fort Warren Part 1 Katie Riley
00:34:59
Play 07 7 - Fort Warren Part 2 Katie Riley
00:31:00
Play 08 8 - Fort Warren Part 3 Katie Riley
00:22:36