Fourteen Months in American Bastiles


Read by Katie Riley

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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) (3 hr 21 min)

Chapters

0 - Preface 8:43 Read by Katie Riley
1 - Fort McHenry 8:36 Read by Katie Riley
2 - Fortress Monroe 13:03 Read by Katie Riley
3 - Fort LaFayette Part 1 36:44 Read by Katie Riley
4 - Fort LaFayette Part 2 32:26 Read by Katie Riley
5 - The Steamboat "State of Maine" 12:53 Read by Katie Riley
6 - Fort Warren Part 1 34:59 Read by Katie Riley
7 - Fort Warren Part 2 31:00 Read by Katie Riley
8 - Fort Warren Part 3 22:36 Read by Katie Riley