"Capture and Escape" is a memoir by John Azor Kellogg, recounting his experiences as a Union soldier during the American Civil War. It follows Kellogg's capture by Confederate soldiers and his subsequent imprisonment in various Confederate prisons. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, Kellogg details the harsh conditions and brutal treatment endured by prisoners of war during this tumultuous time in American history. His eventual escape and return to Union lines provide a triumphant ending to his harrowing tale.