Memoir Of William A. Jackson

By Albany Bar

Book Overview

Memoir of William A. Jackson (1862) is a historical account of the life and experiences of William A. Jackson, a former slave who became a Union spy during the American Civil War. The book is written by Albany Bar, a lawyer and politician who was involved in the abolitionist movement.The memoir begins with Jackson's early life as a slave in Virginia, where he was separated from his mother and sold to different owners. Jackson eventually escaped to the North and settled in Canada, where he became involved in the abolitionist movement and worked as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.During the Civil War, Jackson was recruited by the Union Army to work as a spy, using his knowledge of the South and his ability to pass as a white man to gather intelligence. He played a key role in several important missions, including the capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis.The memoir provides a detailed account of Jackson's experiences as a spy, including his interactions with other spies and military officials. It also explores the challenges he faced as a former slave working in a dangerous and highly secretive field.Overall, Memoir of William A. Jackson (1862) offers a unique perspective on the Civil War and the role of African Americans in the Union Army. It sheds light on the experiences of a remarkable individual who overcame incredible obstacles to serve his country and fight for freedom.Also Contains A Memoir Of Richard Marvin Strong.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166291766
• ISBN13: 9781166291761
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"