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The history of the patriotic Negro Americans who swelled the ranks of the Colonial and Continental armies has never been written, nor was any attempt made by the historians of that day to record the deeds of those who dared to face death for the independence of the American Colonies... Read Full Overview

This classic includes succinct, compelling accounts of African Americans who fought and died for a freedom they could not enjoy.
Joseph T. Wilson was not only a historian of the fighting black spirit in the Civil War, but was one of its soldiers. His fellow veterans... Read Full Overview

The history of the patriotic Negro Americans who swelled the ranks of the Colonial and Continental armies has never been written, nor was any attempt made by the historians of that day to record the deeds of those who dared to face death for the independence of the American Colonies... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

The body of the classic book examines every aspect of black service in the American Civil War: the decision to arm captured black soldiers, and the efforts to recruit troops; the training of black Union regiments; and battles they fought, including the assault on Fort Wagner,... Read Full Overview

The Black Phalanx is a historical account of the role of African American soldiers in the United States military during the wars of 1775-1812 and 1861-65. Written by Joseph T. Wilson, the book explores the experiences of black soldiers who fought for their country despite facing... Read Full Overview

""The Black Phalanx"" is a historical account of the role of African American soldiers in the American military during two periods of conflict: the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Written by Joseph T. Wilson, a former Union Army officer and newspaper editor, the book provides... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

By way of introduction to the American public, of the author and editor of this book, we beg to say that Mr. "Wilson is not altogether unknown to the literary world, having already published several works relative to the Negro race. His services during the war of the Rebellion... Read Full Overview