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Army Life In A Black Regiment

Army Life In A Black Regiment

Higginson, Thomas Wentworth

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Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesCivil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 1162653558
ISBN13: 9781162653556
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.86
Height: 0.47 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Army Life In A Black Regiment is a memoir written by Thomas Wentworth Higginson, a Union Army officer who commanded the first authorized regiment of African American soldiers during the American Civil War. The book provides a detailed account of Higginson's experiences leading the 33rd United States Colored Troops, which was composed entirely of African American men. Higginson's memoir covers a range of topics, including the challenges he faced in training and leading his troops, the racial tensions within the army and society at large, and the bravery and dedication of his soldiers. He also describes the daily life of the regiment, including their routines, living conditions, and interactions with local communities. Throughout the book, Higginson emphasizes the importance of the African American soldiers' contributions to the war effort and their potential as citizens of a post-war United States. He argues that their service in the military was a crucial step towards achieving full citizenship and equal rights. Army Life In A Black Regiment is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the experiences of African American soldiers during the Civil War and the challenges they faced in fighting for their freedom and equality. It is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War, African American history, or military history.It must be remembered that, after the first capture of Port Royal, the outlying plantations along the whole Southern coast were abandoned, and the slaves withdrawn into the interior. It was necessary to ascend some river for thirty miles in order to reach the black population at all. This ascent could only be made by night, as it was a slow process, and the smoke of a steamboat could be seen for a great distance. The streams were usually shallow, winding, and muddy, and the difficulties of navigation were such as to require a full moon and a flood tide.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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