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Camp Ford is a 2005 historical western novel by Johnny D. Boggs, an author who has received multiple Spur Awards from the Western Writers of America for his contributions to the genre. The novel is set during the American Civil War at Camp Ford, which operated from 1862 to 1865 near Tyler, Texas, as the largest Confederate prisoner-of-war camp west of the Mississippi River, housing over 4,700 Union prisoners at its peak. While dramatizing the harsh conditions and complex relationships within the camp, Boggs incorporates historical elements including the prisoners' efforts to create a community within the confines of their captivity.
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How good is Camp Ford?
Camp Ford scores 6.72/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Western Novel category. Johnny D. Boggs is respected in modern western circles; historical POW-camp subject adds interest, but broader recognition is limited.
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