Unsung Heroes (1921)

By Elizabeth Ross Haynes

Book Overview

Unsung Heroes is a book written by Elizabeth Ross Haynes and published in 1921. The book is a collection of stories about African American soldiers who fought in World War I. The author, who was herself an African American woman, was inspired to write the book after reading about the bravery and sacrifice of these soldiers in the newspapers. The stories in Unsung Heroes are based on interviews with the soldiers themselves and their families, as well as on newspaper articles and other historical documents. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the experiences of African American soldiers in the trenches, their interactions with white soldiers and officers, and their struggles to overcome racism and discrimination both on and off the battlefield. Throughout the book, Haynes emphasizes the bravery and heroism of these soldiers, who fought for their country despite facing tremendous obstacles and adversity. She also highlights the contributions of African American women, who served as nurses and support staff during the war. Overall, Unsung Heroes is a powerful tribute to the often-overlooked contributions of African American soldiers in World War I. It sheds light on a little-known aspect of American history and celebrates the bravery and sacrifice of these unsung heroes.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: 1163902934
• ISBN13: 9781163902936
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"